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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 GTH220 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsModel Number GTH220 Serial Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Brake System Install Seat See FigTo Attach Nose Roller See Fig Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Attach Front Bumper See Fig ChecklistUnlocked OperationLock Locked Reverse Neutral High LOW Know Your Tractor Height Adjustment Knob Used to adjust the mower heightHOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Figs To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Indicator LightsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationBelts EngineTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidMuffler CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigBelt Removal To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Choke Control See Figs To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigAcceleration Test To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Service Notes Tractor Model NO. GTH220 954830167A SchematicElectrical Repair PartsKEY Part NO. NO. Description 47120 KEY Part Description Chassis and EnclosuresGround Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 532124415 Wheel, Steering 532137094 Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat Assembly GSB42 DecalsWheels & Tires GBD48Lift Assembly Nut, Special Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle Hydro Gear Model Number AYP Description Transaxle PUMP- Model Number BDU-10L-118 Service Notes Slope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is aLimited Warranty Warranty Statement532150629 08.17.95 Kfsw
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