TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEMCAUSE
Poor grass1. Engine speed too slow. discharge
2.Travel speed too fast.
3.Wet grass.
4.Mower deck not level.
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.
CORRECTION
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 brades sharp edge down.
10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
11.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.Switch is "OFF".
2.Bulb(s) burned out.
3.Faulty light switch.
4.Loose or damaged wiring.
5.Blown fuse.
1.Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1.Turn switch "ON".
2.Replace bulb(s).
3.Check/replace light switch.
4.Check wiring and connec- tions.
5.Reprace fuse.
1.Replace battery.
2.Check/clean all connec- tions.
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine "OFF"
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.Faulty alternator.
1.Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.
2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3.Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.
1.Engine throttle control not set at "SLOV¢'
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
3.Replace regulator.
4.Replace alternator.
1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2.Replace motion ddve belt.
3.Purge transmission.
1.Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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