"ROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM | CAUSE | |
Mowerbladeawlll | 1+ | Obstruction in clutch |
not rotate |
| mechanism. |
| 2. | Worn/damaged mower |
|
| drive belt. |
| 3. | Frozen idler pulley• |
| 4. | Frozen I_ade mandrel. |
Poor grass | 1. | Engine speed too slow. |
discharge | 2. | Travel speed too fast, |
| ||
| 3. | Wet grass. |
. Mowerdecknot level
• Low/unevantire air
pressure•
6. Worn,bent or looseblade,
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive 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. | Switch is "OFF". |
working | 2. | Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned |
(If so equipped) | i3. | °F_tultyIJgh!switch. |
| ||
| 4. | Loose or damaged wiring• |
| 5. | Blown fuse. |
Battery will not | 1. | Bad battery cell(s). |
¢hsrge | 2. | Poor cable connections. |
| 3. | Faulty regulator |
|
| (if so equipped). |
| 4. | Faulty alternator. |
Englne"beckllres" | 1. | Engine throttle control not |
whenturnlng |
| set at "SLOW" position |
Dnglne"OFF" |
| for 30 seconds before |
|
| stopping engine• |
CORRECTION
1, Remove obstruction.
2.Replace mower ddve belt.
3.Replace idler pulley.
4.Replace blade mandrel.
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.
f O.Replace with blades listed in this manual•
11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes•
1.Turn switch "ON".
2.Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3.Check/replace light switch.
4.Check widng and connections•
5.Replace fuse.
1.Replace battery.
2.Check/clean all connections.
3.Replace regulator.
4.Replace alternator.
1.Move throttle control to =SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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