TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEMCAUSE
CORRECTION
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Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
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1 Worn, bent or loose blade,.
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 msndre{s.
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1Check wiring, switches and connecLions if nor corrected, contact an authorized ssrvt_e center/ department
tReplace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck.
3Clean underside of mower housing
4Replace blade mandre!
5Clean around mandrets to open vent holes
Mower blades will not | 1 | Obstruction | in clutch mechanism | ||
rotate | 2, | Worn/damaged | mower dr_ve be_t | ||
| 3 | Frozen | idler | pulley | |
| 4 | Frozen | blade | mandrel | |
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1Remove obstruction
2Replace mower drive belt
3Replace ldter pulley
4Replace blade mandrel
Poor grass discharge
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1Engine speed tee slew 2, Travel speed too fast 3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level
5.Low/uneven tire air pressure, 6, Worn, bent orloose blade
7Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower 8, Mower drive belt worn
9Blades improperfy installed
I0 improper blades used.
1 t Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, reaves, and trash around mandrels
1Place throttle controt in "FAST" position
2Shift toslower speed
3Allow grass to dry before mowing
4Level mower deck
5Checktires for proper air pressure
6.Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7Clean underside of mower housing
8Reptace mower drive belt.
9_ Reinstall blades sharp edge dbwn.
10Replace with blades listed in this mbdual
11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
Headlight(s) not working | 1 | Switch | is "OFF" | 1 | Turn switch "ON" | ||
(if so equipped) | 2 | Bulb(s) | burned out | 2 | Reptace | bulb(s) |
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| 3 | Faulty | light switch | 3 | Check/replace | light switch | |
| 4.. | Loose | or damaged wiring | 4 | Check wiring and connections | ||
| 5o | B!own | fuse | 5 | Replace | fuse |
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
I Bad battery celt(s)
2., Poor cable connections
3.Fautty regulator (if so equipped)
4Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1_ Replace battery
2.Chectdcfean all connections
3Replace regulator
4Replace affernator.
Move throtlle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopl_lng engine
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