TF OUBLESHOOT NG POHNTS
PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Engine continues to run | I.. Faulty | ||||||
when | operator | leaves seat |
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with | attachment | clutch |
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engaged |
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Poor cut - uneven | 1 | Worn, | bent or | loose blade. | |||
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| 2. | Mower | deck | not level | |
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| 3 | Buildup | of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.. | ||
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| 4 | Bent blade mandrel | |||
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| 5 | Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of | |||
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| grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels | |||
Mower blades will not | I | Obstruction | in clutch mechanism.. | ||||
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| 2. | Worn/damaged | mower drive bell | |||
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| 3 | Frozen | idler | pulley.. | |
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| 4 | Frozen | blade | mandrel | |
Poor | grass discharge | 1 | Engine | speed | too slow, | ||
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| 2 | Travel | speed |
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| 3. | Wet grass. |
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| 4. | Mower | deck | not level. | |
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| 5 | Low/uneven | tire air pressure | ||
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| 6 | Worn, | bent or | loose blade.. | |
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| 7. | Buildup | of grass, leaves and trash under mower | ||
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| 8. | Mower | drive | belt worn | |
9Blades improperly installed..
10..Improper blades used
t I Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) | not | working | 1.. | Switch | is "OFF". |
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(if so equipped) |
| 2 | Bulb(s) | burned | out |
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| 3 | Faulty | light | switch.. |
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| 4. Loose |
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| 5. | Blown |
| fuse |
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Battery | will not | charge | t | Bad battery | cell(s). |
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| 2 | Poor | cable | connections |
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| 3. | Faulty |
| regulator | (if so | equipped) | ||
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| 4. | Faulty | alternator |
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Engine | "'backfires" | 1. | Engine | throttle control | not set | at "SLOW" | |||||
when turning | engine |
| position | for | 30 seconds | before | stopping engine. | ||||
"OFF" |
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1Check wiring, switches and connections If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2.Level mower deck
3Clean undersideol mower housing
4Replace blade mandrel.
5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1Remove obstruction
2Replace mower drive belt
3Replace idler pulley
4Replace blade mandrel.
1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2.Shift to slower speed.
3Allow grass to dry before mowing..
4Level mower deck
5 Check tires for properair pressure
6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt
7.Clean underside of mower housing
8Replace mower drive belt
9Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10Replace with blades listed in 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
5 Replace fuse
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3.Replace regulator..
4Replace alternator
1Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine..
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