TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
(cont'd)
Mower blades will
not rotate
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Poor grass dis-
charge
Headlight(s) not
working (if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"
CHART
CAUSE
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| grass, | leaves, | and | trash | |
| around | mandrels. |
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o | Obstruction in clutch .... |
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| mechanism. |
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o | Worn/damaged | mower |
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| drive belt. |
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oFrozen idler pulley.
eFrozen blade mandrel.
°Engine speed too slow.
o Travel speed too fast.
• Wet gras s,
OMower deck not level.
aLow/uneven tire air pres- sure.
OWorn, bent or loose blade.
DBuildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower°
O Mower drive belt worn.
O Blades improperly installed.
O Improper blades used.
•Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
° Switch is "OFF".
o Bulb(s) burned out. ° Faulty light switch,
eLoose or damaged wiring,
€Blown fuse.
o Bad battery cell(s).
o Poor cable connections.
•Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
=Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
CORRECTnON
o Remove obstruction.
o Replace mower drive belt.
o Replace idler pulley.
o Replace blade mandrel.
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o Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
°Shift to slower speed.
°Allow grass to dry before mowing.
= Level mower deck.
,, Check tires for proper air pressure.
= Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
o Clean underside of mower housing.
•Replace mower drive belt. o Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
=Replace with blades listed in this manual.
°Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
= Turn switch "ON".
,Replace bulb(s).
o Check/replace light switch.
oCheck wiring arid connections.
°Replace fuse.
o Replace battery.
•Check/clean all connections. ° Replace regulator.
Replace alternator.
-Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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