TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
PROBLEMCAUSE
CORRECTION
Poor grass discharge (Contn)
Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)
•Worn, bent or loose blade.
•Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
•Mower drive belt worn.
•Blades improperly installed.
•Improper blades used.
•Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
•Switch is "OFF'.
•Bulb(s) burned out.
•Faulty light switch.
•Loose or damaged wiring.
•Blown fuse.
• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower | ||||||||
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• | Replace | mower | drive | belt. | ||||
• | Reinstall | blades | sharp | edge | ||||
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• | Replace | with | blades | listed | ||||
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• | Clean | around | mandrels | to | ||||
| open | vent | holes. |
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• Turn switch | "ON". |
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• | Replace | bulb(s). |
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• | Check/replace | light switch. | ||||||
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| wiring | and connections. | ||||
| Replace | fuse. |
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Battery willnot :harge
Loss of Drive
Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"
•Bad battery cell(s).
•Poor cable connections.
I• Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
•Faulty alternator.
Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken.
•Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.
•Engine throttle control at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
• | Replace | battery. | ||
• | Check/clean | all connections. | ||
• | Replace | regulator. | ||
• | Replace | alternator. | ||
• Place freewheel control in | ||||
| "engaged" | position. | ||
• Replace motion drive belt. | ||||
• | Purge | transmission. | ||
• | Move | throttle | control to not set | |
| "SLOW" position and allow to | |||
| idle tot 30 seconds before | |||
| stopping | engine. | ||
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