TROU LESHOOTING POINTS

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

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Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

I.Faulty operator_safety presence control system

1.Worn, bent orloose b]ade_

2.Mower deck not level

3.Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4Bent blade mandrel

5Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department

1Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt

2Level mower deck.

3,. Clean underside of mower housing

4Replace blade mandrel.

5Ciean around mandrels to open vent holes

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Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headtight(s) not wet Icing (if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

t Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2Worn!damaged mower drive belt

3Frozen idler puIIey.

4.Frozen blade mandrel

Engine speed too stow,

2 Travel speed too fast.

3..Wet grass

4.Mower deck notlevel

5 Lowtuneven tire air pressure

6.Worn, bent or loose blade

7..Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

8Mower drive belt worn,.

9Blades improperly installed.

10 improper blades used,

tt.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1 Switch is "OFF"

2.Bulb(s) burned out

3Fautty light switch

4.Loose or damaged wiring

5Blown fuse

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t Bad battery cell(s),

2.Poor cable connections.,

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator,

t Remove obstruction,,

2Replace mower drive belt,

3Replace idler pulley.

4, Replace blade mandrel.

1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2.Shift toslower speed.

3Allow grass to dry before mowing

4Level mowerdeck

5Check tires for proper air pressure

6, Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt,

7Clean underside of mower housing

8.Replace mower drive belt.

9, Reinstall blades sharp edge down

t0 Replace with btades listed tn this manual

11..Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1 Turn switch "ON":

2.Replace bulb(s).

3 Check/replace light switch

4.Check wiring and connections.

5Replace fuse

1

Replace

battery

2

Check/clean all connections.

3

Replace

regulator

4

Replace

altematof,

Engine "backfires"

1

Engine

throttle control

not set at "SLOW"

when turning engine

 

position

for 30 seconds

before stopping engine

"OFF"

 

 

 

 

1 Move tt';rotttecontrol to "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,

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