TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
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| CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
1. | Obstruction in clutch | 1, | Remove obstruction, |
| mechanism. |
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2, | Worn/damaged mower | 2. | Replace mower dave belt. |
| drive belt. |
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Poor grass discharge
3, Frozen idler pulley,
4, Frozen blade mandrel.
1.Engine speed too slow,
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 impropedy installed,
10.Improper blades used.
11 .Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
3.Replace idler pulley.
4.Replace blade mandrel.
1.Place throttlecontrol 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,
10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not ¢harge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine"OFF"
1. Switch is "OFF". | 1. Turn switch "ON". |
2.Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). out.
3. | Faulty light switch. | 3. | Check/replece light switch. | |
4. | Loose or damaged widng. | 4. | Check wiring and connec- | |
| Blown fuse. |
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5. | 5, | Replace fuse, | ||
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, |
4. | (if so equipped). |
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Faulty alternator. | 4. | Replace | alternator. | |
1. | Engine throttle control not | 1. | Move throttle control to | |
| set at "SLOW" position |
| "SLOW" position and allow | |
| for 30 seconds before |
| to idle for 30 seconds befon | |
| stopping engine, |
| stopping engine. | |
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