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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues to run

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

when operator leaves seat

 

 

 

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

with attachment clutch

 

 

 

department.

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

1.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

2.

Mower deck not level.

2.

Level mower deck.

 

3.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

4.

Bent blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

5.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will not

1.

Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove obstruction.

rotate

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass discharge

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

 

2.

Travel speed too fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

 

3.

Wet grass.

3.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

 

4.

Mower deck not level.

4.

Level mower deck.

 

5.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

 

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

 

10.

Improper blades used.

10.

Replace with blades listed in this manual.

 

11.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not working

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

(if so equipped)

2.

Bulb(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s).

 

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not charge

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

3.

Replace regulator.

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.

1.

Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

or servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”

1.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow

when turning engine

 

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

 

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

“OFF”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model NO. HD145H42G Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Turn off blades when not mowingSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Mow only in daylight or good artificial lightNumber Date of Purchase Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Model NUMBERHD145H42G SerialMower AdjustmentsBattery Mower AdjustmentContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from CAR- TON Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidAdjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Figs Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureHydro Models only Battery Reverse Forward FastUnlocked Lock Locked Reverse Neutral High LOWKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Transport See Figs To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartService Dates General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingEngine OIL Filter See B Clean AIR Screen See aService air cleaner more often under dusty conditions AIR Filter See aIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigsRaise mower to its highest position To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBlock up axle securely To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Preliminary SettingTroubleshooting Points OFF Because of THIS, SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model Number HD145H42GHarness Eng B&S 14 OHV Dual KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 19131312 159530 Chassis Wldmt 140356 Drawbar Stretch 1749061274180512 74780616Drive 140607 Steering Assembly 124035X Support Shaft 126684X 14004419272016 10040600Seat Assembly LAO18 Wheels and TiresLBD48 LSB42Engine Muffler Exhaust LT B&S 14HP IC OHV Lift 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger159460 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 3146R Retainer Spring 140302Mower Deck 137729 Screw Hex Thd Cut Washer Hard Blade Mower VentedWasher 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge Transaxle Hydro Gear Model Number 142937 Swashplate, Variable 142965 Pin 142986 Housing, Lower 15077875 x 1.25 x 20 xService Notes Service Notes Orangeburg, SC 29116 USA Service DepartmentCanada contact BoxOnly Ride UP and Down Hill CUTThis OUT Dotted Lines Slope

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