TROUBLESHOOTING
=ROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven (cont'd)
Mower blades will not rotate
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Poor grass dis-
charge
CHART
CAUSE
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch
mechanism_
Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
oFrozen idler pulley.
oFrozen blade mandrel°
oEngine speed too stow.
O Travel speed too fast.
oWet grass.
D Mower deck not level.
0 Low/uneven tire air pres-
sure.
OWorn, bent or loose blade_
CORRECTION
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°Remove obstruction.
,,Replace mower drive belt.
° Replace idler pulley.
o Replace blade mandrel.
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,,Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
,,Shift to slower speed.
,,Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
= Level mower deck.
o Check tires for proper air pressure.
o Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
OBuildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower_
oMower drive belt worn.
0Blades improperly installed.
0Improper blades used.
0Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not | O | Switch | is "OFF". |
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working (if so | 0 | Bulb(s) | burned | out. |
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equipped) | 0 | Faulty | light | switch. |
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| 0 | Loose | or damaged | wiring. | |||
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| 0 | Blown | fuse. |
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| Bad | battery | cell(s). |
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Battery wilt not | 0 |
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charge | O | Poor | cable | connections. | |||
| Faulty | regulator | (if | so | |||
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equipped).
0Faulty alternator.
Engine "backfires" | Q | Engine | throttle | control not | |
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engine | "OFF" |
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| before | stopping | engine. |
,, Clean underside of mower housing.
o Replace mower drive belt. o Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
o Replace with blades listed in this manual.
o Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Q Turn switch "ON". ° Replace bulb(s).
o Check/replace light switch.
oCheck wiring and connections. o Replace fuse.
° Replace battery.
o Check/clean all connections.
= Replace regulator:
o Replace alternator.
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Q Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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