TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Poor grass

1.

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.

Wom, bent or loose blade.

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and

 

 

trash under mower.

 

8. Mower ddve belt worn.

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11 .Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not 1. Switchis"OFF".

working2. Bulb(s) bumed out.

(if so equipped) 3. Faultylightswitch.

4.Looseor damaged wiring.

5.Blown fuse.

CORRECTION

1.Place throttle control in IFAST" 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.Replece with blades listed in this manual.

11 .Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1.

Turnswitch"ON".

2.

Replace bulb(s).

3.

Check/replacelight switch.

4.

Check wiringand connec-

 

tions.

5.

Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge

Loss ofddve

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faultyalternator.

1.Freewheel controlin

=disengaged" position.

:2. Motiondrive belt wom, damaged, or broken.

3.Air trapped in transmission during shipmentor servicing.

1. Replace battery.

2.Check/cleanall connec- tions.

3.Replace regulator.

i4. Replace alternator.

1.

Place freewheel controlin

 

"engaged"position.

2.

Replace motionddvs belt.

3.

Purge transmission.

Engine"backfires"

1. Engine throttle control not

whentumlng

set at =SLOV,Z'

engine

position for 30 seconds

"OFF"

before stopping engine,

1. Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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917.27206 specifications

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