TROUBLESHOO NG POINTS

CAUSECORRECTION

Engine continues to

run

1..

Faulty operator-safety presence control system

when

operator

leaves

seat

 

 

 

 

 

with

attachment

clutch

 

 

 

 

 

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

 

1.

Worn,

bent

or loose blade..

 

 

 

 

2

Mower

deck

notlevel.

 

 

 

 

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 mandre!

wit

1Check wiring, switches and connections, If not corrected, contact an authorized service facility

1Repiace blade. Tighlen blade bolt.

2Level mower deck

3Clean underside of mower'housing

4Replace blade mandrel

5Clean around mandrels to open vent hoies

t Remove obstruction

2Replace mower drive bait

3Replace idler pulley.

4Replace blade mandrel

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

!., Engine speed too slow

2Travel speed too fast

3Wet grass,

4.Mower deck not level

5, Lowtuneven tire air pressure 6 Worn, bent orloose blade

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

8Mower drive beltworn..

9Btades improperly installed

10 Improper blades used.

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

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t Switch is "OFF"

2Bulb(s) burned out..

3Faulty light switch..

4.Loose or damaged wiring

5.Blown fuse

1Place throttle controf in "FAST" position.

2Shift to slower speed.

3Allow grass todry 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 bett

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down

10 Replace with blades listed in this manual,

1t Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1 Turn swilch "ON".

2Replace bulb(s).

3Check/replace light switch..

4Check wiring and connections

5 Replace fuse.

Battery will not charge

1

Bad battery

cell(s)

 

2.

Poor cable

connections

 

3..

Faulty

regulator (if so equipped).

 

4.

Faulty

alternator.

Engine "backfires"

1,.

Engine

throttle control not set at "SLOW"

 

when turning engine

 

position for

30 seconds before stopping engine

"OFF"

 

 

 

 

t Replace battery

2Check/clean all connections

3Replace regulator

4.Replace alternator

1.Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and attow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine

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