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PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
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Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
I.Faulty operator_safety presence control system
1.Worn, bent orloose b]ade_
2.Mower deck not level
3.Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4Bent blade mandrel
5Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
2Level mower deck.
3,. Clean underside of mower housing
4Replace blade mandrel.
5Ciean around mandrels to open vent holes
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Mower blades will not rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headtight(s) not wet Icing (if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
t Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2Worn!damaged mower drive belt
3Frozen idler puIIey.
4.Frozen blade mandrel
Engine speed too stow,
2 Travel speed too fast.
3..Wet grass
4.Mower deck notlevel
5 Lowtuneven tire air pressure
6.Worn, bent or loose blade
7..Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8Mower drive belt worn,.
9Blades improperly installed.
10 improper blades used,
tt.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1 Switch is "OFF"
2.Bulb(s) burned out
3Fautty light switch
4.Loose or damaged wiring
5Blown fuse
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t Bad battery cell(s),
2.Poor cable connections.,
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.Faulty alternator,
t Remove obstruction,,
2Replace mower drive belt,
3Replace idler pulley.
4, Replace blade mandrel.
1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2.Shift toslower speed.
3Allow grass to dry before mowing
4Level mowerdeck
5Check tires for proper air pressure
6, Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt,
7Clean underside of mower housing
8.Replace mower drive belt.
9, Reinstall blades sharp edge down
t0 Replace with btades listed tn this manual
11..Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1 Turn switch "ON":
2.Replace bulb(s).
3 Check/replace light switch
4.Check wiring and connections.
5Replace fuse
1 | Replace | battery |
2 | Check/clean all connections. | |
3 | Replace | regulator |
4 | Replace | altematof, |
Engine "backfires" | 1 | Engine | throttle control | not set at "SLOW" |
when turning engine |
| position | for 30 seconds | before stopping engine |
"OFF" |
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1 Move tt';rotttecontrol to "SLOW" position and allow |
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine, |
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