TROUBLESHOOTIN(CHART
PROBLEMCAUSE
Poor grass 1. Enginespeedtoo slow. _lischarge
2.Travel speed too fast.
3.Wet grass.
t Mower deck not level.
}.Low/uneven tire air pressure _. Worn, bent orloose blade.
7.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
]. Mower drive belt worn,
_), Blades improperly installed.
10.Improper blades used.
11,Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
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 blades sharp edge down.
1O.Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not | 1. | Switch | is "OFF", | 1. | Turn switch "ON". | |
working | 2. | Bulb(s) | burned out. | 2. | Replace | bulb(s). |
if so equipped) | 3. | Faulty | light switch. | 3. | Check/replace light switch. | |
| 4. | Loose | or damaged wiring. | 4. | Check wiring and connec- | |
| 5. | Blown fuse, |
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| 5. | Replace | fuse. | |||
Battery will not charge
1. | Bad battery | cell(s). | 1. | Replace | battery, |
2. | Poor cable | connections. | 2. | Check/clean all connec- | |
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3. | Faulty regulator | 3. | Replace | regulator. | |
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Loss of drive
Engine "backfires" when turning engine
i"OFF"
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 "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
4. Replace alternator.
1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2.Replace motion drive belt.
3.Purge transmission.
1.Move throttle control to
"SLOVV_ position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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