TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
•Engine speed too slow.
•Travel speed too fast.
•Wet grass.
•Mower deck not level.
•Low/uneven tire air pressure.
•Worn, bent or loose blade.
•Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
•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.
•Faulty light switch.
•Loose or damaged wiring.
•Blown fuse.
•Bad battery ceil(s).
•Poor cable connections.
•Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
•Faulty alternator.
•Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.
•Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
•Air trapped in transmission
during, shipment or servicing.
•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.
•Clean underside of mower housing.
•Replace mower drive belt.
•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).
•Check/replace light switch.
•Check wiring and connec tions.
•Replace fuse.
•Replace battery.
•Check/clean all connections.
•Replace regulator.
•Replace alternator.
°Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
•Replace motion drive belt.
•Purge transmission.
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
•Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds stopping engine.
•Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
