TROUBLESHOOT! POINTS

PROBLEM

 

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

continues to

run

1.

Faulty

operator-safety

presence

contro(system.

when

operator

leaves

seat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with

attachment

clutch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POOF out - uneven

 

1.

Worn,

bent

or loose

blade,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Mower

deck

not level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Buildup

of grass,

leaves, and trash under mower.

 

 

 

 

 

4,

Bent blade mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Clogged mower

deck vent holes

from buildup of

 

 

 

 

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

m

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower

blades

wiJl not

1

Obstruction

in clutch

mechanism

 

rotate

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

3,

Frozen

idler

pulley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Frozen

blade mandrel.

 

Poor

grass discharge

 

1.

Engine

speedtoo

slow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Travel

speed too fast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,

Wet grass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Mower

deck

not

Ievel.

 

5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6.Worn, bent or loose blade,

7.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8.Mower drive belt worn.

 

9

Blades

improperly

installed

 

10.

Improper

blades

used

 

f 1.

Clogged mower

deck vent holes from buildup of

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not working

t.

Switch

is "OFF"

 

 

(if so equipped)

2.

Bulb(s ) burned

out,

 

3.

Faulty[ight

switch.

 

 

4.

Loose

or damaged

widng

 

5,

Blown

fuse,

 

 

CORRECTION

1, Check wiring switches and connections, If net corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3, Clean underside of mower housing_

4.Replace blade mandrel

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1 Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive bell 3, Replace idler pulley,

4.Replace blade mandrel

1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position,

2.Shift to slower speed.

3, Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4, Level mower deck.

5.Check tires for proper air pressure.

6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7.Clean underside of mower housing.

8, Replace mower drive belt,

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

f. Turn switch "ON".

2 Replace bulb(c).

3.

Check/replace

light switch_

4.

Check wiring

and conrlections.

5,

Replace luse,

 

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine "OFF"

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Fault_ alternator

1Engine throttle contro! not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1. Replace battery

2.Check/clean all connections.

3.Replace regulator.

4, Replace alternator.

1.Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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