TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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Engine dies when |
| 1. | Reverse operation system | 1. | Turn ignition key to | ||
tractor is shifted |
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| ROS "ON" position. | ||
into reverse |
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Poor cut - uneven |
| 1. | Worn, bent or loose blade. | 1. | Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. | ||
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| 2. | Mower deck not level. | 2. | Level mower deck. | |
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| 3. | Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. | 3. | Clean underside of mower housing. | |
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| 4. | Bent blade mandrel. | 4. | Replace blade mandrel. | |
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| 5. | Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of | 5. | Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. | |
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Mower blades will not |
| 1. | Obstruction in clutch mechanism. | 1. | Remove obstruction. | ||
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| 2. | Worn/damaged mower drive belt. | 2. | Replace mower drive belt. | ||
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| 3. | Frozen idler pulley. | 3. | Replace idler pulley. | |
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| 4. | Frozen blade mandrel. | 4. | Replace blade mandrel. | |
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Poor grass discharge |
| 1. | Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Place throttle control in “FAST” position. | ||
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| 2. | Travel speed too fast. | 2. | Shift to slower speed. | |
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| 3. | Wet grass. | 3. | Allow grass to dry before mowing. | |
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| 4. | Mower deck not level. | 4. | Level mower deck. | |
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| 5. | Low/uneven tire air pressure. | 5. | Check tires for proper air pressure. | |
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| 6. | Worn, bent or loose blade. | 6. | Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. | |
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| 7. | Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. | 7. | Clean underside of mower housing. | |
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| 8. | Mower drive belt worn. | 8. | Replace mower drive belt. | |
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| 9. | Blades improperly installed. | 9. | Reinstall blades sharp edge down. | |
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| 10. | Improper blades used. | 10. | Replace with blades listed in this manual. | |
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| 11. | Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of | 11. | Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. | |
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Headlight(s) not working |
| 1. | Switch is “OFF”. | 1. | Turn switch “ON”. | ||
(if so equipped) |
| 2. | Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. | 2. | Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). | ||
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| 3. | Faulty light switch. | 3. | Check/replace light switch. | |
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| 4. | Loose or damaged wiring. | 4. | Check wiring and connections. | |
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| 5. | Blown fuse. | 5. | Replace fuse. | |
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Battery will not charge |
| 1. | Bad battery cell(s). | 1. | Replace battery. | ||
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| 2. | Poor cable connections. | 2. | Check/clean all connections. | |
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| 3. | Faulty regulator (if so equipped). | 3. | Replace regulator. | |
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| 4. | Faulty alternator. | 4. | Replace alternator. | |
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Engine “backfires” when |
| 1. | Engine throttle control not set between half and | 1. | Move throttle control between half and full speed | ||
turning engine “OFF” |
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| (fast) position before stopping engine. | ||
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