Electrolux AG17542STA manual Poor grass

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in

 

discharge

 

 

 

“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

5.

Check tires for proper air

 

 

 

 

pressure.

 

pressure.

 

 

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten blade bolt.

 

 

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves

7.

Clean underside of mower

 

 

 

 

and trash under 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

11. Clean around mandrels to

 

 

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

open vent holes.

 

 

 

 

leaves, and trash around

 

 

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn switch “ON”.

 

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

 

(if so equipped)

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

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

 

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

 

 

3.

Faulty regulator

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

 

 

(if so equipped).

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not

1.

Move throttle control to

 

when turning

 

set at “SLOW” position

 

“SLOW” position and allow

 

engine “OFF”

 

for 30 seconds before

 

to idle for 30 seconds before

 

 

 

 

stopping engine.

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model NO. AG17542STA Warranty Table of ContentsII. Slope Operation Safety RulesGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Safety Rules API-SG-SL Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Unassembled Parts HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills To Start Engine Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Lubrication Chart Tractor Engine Clean AIR ScreenTransaxle Cooling BeltsAIR Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Carburetor Other BatteryFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive Poor grass Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation