TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Engine overheats | • | Clogged air intake or cooling fins |
| • | Engine overloaded |
| • Poor ventilation around engine | |
| • Defective engine speed regulator | |
| • Too little or no oil in the engine | |
| • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. | |
| • | Fouled spark plugs |
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Battery not charging | • | Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connections |
| • Charging lead is disconnected | |
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The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all | • | Parking brake on |
| • Bypass valve on pump open | |
| • Drive belt for the transmission slack or has come off | |
| • Air trapped in hydraulic system | |
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Mower deck not engaging | • | Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose |
| • Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened | |
| • Blade switch is faulty or has come loose from cable | |
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| contact |
| • | Blown fuse |
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Transaxle leaks oil | • | Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets |
| • Air trapped in hydraulic system | |
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Uneven mowing results | • | Different air pressure in tires on the left and right sides. |
| • Suspending for the mower deck is uneven | |
| • Blades are dull or bent | |
| • Driving speed too high | |
• Grass is too long
• Grass collected under the mower deck
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