TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to s service center
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| Mower blades will |
| 1. | Obstruction in clutch |
| 1. | Remove obstruction. |
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| 2. | Worn/damaged mower drive |
| 2. | Replace mower drive belt. |
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| 3. | Frozen idler pulley. |
| 3. | Replace idler pulley. |
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| 4. | Frozen blade mandrel. |
| 4. | Contact a qualified service |
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| 5. | Mower belt off engine pulley. |
| 3. | Install belt on engine pulley. |
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| Poor grass |
| 1. | Engine speed too slow. |
| 1. | Place throttle control in |
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| 2. | Travel speed too fast. |
| 2. | Shift to slower speed. |
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| 3. | Wet grass. |
| 3. | Allow grass to dry before |
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| 4. | Mower not level. |
| 4. | Level mower. |
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| 5. | Low/uneven tire air pressure. |
| 5. | Check tires for proper air |
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| pressure. |
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| 6. | Worn, bent or loose blade. |
| 6. | Replace/sharpen blade. |
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| Tighten blade bolt. |
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| 7. | Buildup of grass, leaves and |
| 7. | Clean underside of mower |
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| trash under mower. |
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| housing. |
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| 8. | Mower drive belt worn. |
| 8. | Replace mower drive belt. |
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| 9. | Blades improperly installed. |
| 9. | Reinstall blades sharp edge |
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| 10. Improper blades used. |
| 10. Replace with blades listed | ||
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| 11. Clogged mower vent |
| 11. Clean around mandrels to | ||
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| holes from buildup of grass, |
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| open vent holes. |
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| leaves, and trash around |
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| mandrels. |
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| Headlight(s) not |
| 1. | Light switch is “OFF”. |
| 1. | Turn light switch “ON”. |
| working |
| 2. | Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. |
| 2. | Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). |
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| 3. | Faulty light switch. |
| 3. | Check/replace light switch. |
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| 4. | Loose or damaged wiring. |
| 4. | Check wiring and connections. |
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| 5. | Blown fuse. |
| 5. | Replace fuse. |
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| Battery will not |
| 1. | Bad battery cell(s). |
| 1. | Replace battery. |
| charge |
| 2. | Poor cable connections. |
| 2. | Check/clean all connections. |
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| 3. | Faulty regulator |
| 3. | Replace regulator. |
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| 4. | Faulty alternator. |
| 4. | Replace alternator. |
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| Loss of drive |
| 1. | Freewheel control in |
| 1. | Place freewheel control in |
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| “disengaged” position. |
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| “engaged” position. |
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| 2. | Motion drive belt worn, |
| 2. | Replace motion drive belt. |
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| damaged, or broken. |
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| 3. | Air trapped in transmission |
| 3. | Purge transmission. |
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| Engine “backfires” |
| 1. | Engine throttle control not set |
| 1. | Move throttle control |
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| engine “OFF” |
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| (fast) position before stopping |
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| stopping engine. |
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