TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Poor grass discharge (cont'd)
Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine "OFF"
;CAUSE
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•Mower deck not level°
°Ldw/uneven tire air pressure_
• Wbrn, bent or loose blade.
o Buildup of grass, leaves and tr_ish under mower.
o Mower drive belt worn..
•Blades improperly installed..
Improper blades used..
•Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
•Switch is "OFF",,
•BUlb(s) burned out. F_ulty light switch.
•Loose or,_lamaged wiring.
......• Blown fuse. ,.........
•Bad battery cell(s).
•Poorcabie connections.
oFaulty reguI_tor (if so equipped),, "
°,,,,,Faulty alternator. ....
°Engine throttle control not set'
iat "SLOW" position for 30 se#onds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
•Level mower dec'k'i....
oCheck tires for proper air pres- sure°
. Replace/sharpen blade° Tighten blade bolt.
•Clean underside of mower hous- ing.
•Replace mower drive betto
o Reinstall blades sharp edge down..
o Replace with blades listed in this manual
o Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
•Turn switch "ON". o Replace bulb(s)o
° Check/replace light switch.
o Check wiring and connections°
•Replace fuse. .........
•Replace battery.
. Check/clean all connections,.
•Replace regulator,.
o Replace alternator.
: ' Move throttle control to "SLOW" " position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,_
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