PROBLEM

Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s)not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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CAUSE
1_ Faulty'operator-safety presence control system
1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2Mower deck not level.
3, Buildup ofgrass, leaves, and trash under' mower,
4, Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1. Obstruction inclutchmechanism
2. Worn/damaged mower drive beit.
3Frozen idler pufJey
4, Frozen bIade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow
2, Travel speed too fast.
3Wet grass.
4. Mower deck notlevel..
5o Low/uneven tireair pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower..
8. Mower dr_ve belt worn..
9 Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper btades used
11_ Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1. Switch Is "OFF",
2Bulb(s) burned out
3, Faulty light switch.
4_ Loose or damaged wiring
5Blown fuse

1, Badbattery cell(s)

2,, Poorcableconnections.,

3. Faultyregulator (_fsoequipped).

4_ Faultyalternator

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Engine throttle controlnot set at "SLOW"
position for30 seconds before stopping engine,.

CORRECTION

1. Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department,
1,. Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt,
2Level mower deck,
3. Clean underside of mower hous}ng,
4,, Replace blade mandrel.
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
!. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3 Replace idler pu]ley.
4 Replaceblade mandrel
1,, Place throttle control in "FAST" position,.
2Shift toslower speed,
3. Allow grass todry before mowing
4 Level mower deck,
5_ Check tires for proper air pressure,,
6. Replacetsharpen blade Tighten blade bert,
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt,
9. ReinstalI blades sharp edge down.
t0. Replace 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 wfdng and connections
5. Replace fuse.
1, Reptace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections,
3,. Replace regulator,,
4,. Replace alternator.
1 Move thro_e control to "SLOW" position and allow
to tdtefor 30 seconds before stopping engine,
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