TRO BLESHOOTRNG POmNT$

PROBLEM

 

 

 

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine continues

to

run

1

Faulty

operator-safety

presence control system

when

operator

leaves

seat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with

attachment

clutch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poorcut-uneven

 

 

 

1

Worn, bent

or loose

blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Mower

 

deck

notlevef

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Buildup

 

of grass,

leaves, and trash under mower

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Bent blade mandrel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Clogged

mower

deck

vent holes from buildup of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

Mower blades will

not

1

Obstruction

in clutch

mechanism

rotate

 

 

 

 

2

Worn/damaged

mower drive belt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Frozen

 

idler

pulley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Frozen

 

blade

mandrel

 

Poor grass

discharge

 

1

Engine

 

speed

too slow

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Travel

speed

too

fast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Wet grass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Mower

 

deck

not

level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Low/uneven

tire

air pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Worn, bent

or loose

blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Buildup

 

of grass, leaves and trash under mower

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Mowerdrive

beltworn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 working

1

Switch

 

is "OFF"

 

 

 

(if so equipped)

 

 

 

2

Bulb(s)

 

burned out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Faulty light

switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Loose

or damaged

wiring

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Blown

fuse

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

Check wiring, switches and connections tf not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department

1Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2 Level mower deck

3 Clean underside of mower ho_Jsing

4 Replace blade mandrel

5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1 Remove obstruction

2Replace mower drive belt

3Replace idler pulley

4Replace blade mandrel

1Place throttle control in "FAST" position

2Shift to slower speed

3Allow grass to dry before mowing

4Level mower deck

5Check tires for proper air pressure

6Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt

7Clean underside of mower housing

8Replace mower drive belt

9Reinstall blades sharp edge down

10Replace with blades listed in this manual

11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1Turn switch "ON"

2 Replace bulb(s)

3 Check/replace light switch

4 Check wiring and connections

5 Replace fuse

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine "OFF"

1Bad battery ceU(s)

2Poor cable connections

3Faulty regulator (if so equipped)

4Faulty alternator

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine

1 Replace battery

2Check/clean all connections

3Replace regulator

4Replace alternator

Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine

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917.250551 specifications

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