TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEMCAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut- uneven

1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system,

1.Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.MoweE deck not level.

3.Buildul_'of grass, leaves; anci trash under mower.

4.Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged 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.

• • ,

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3 Clean underside of mower housing,

4.Replace blade mandrel

5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Mower

blades

will

not

1

Obstruction

in

clutch

mechanism.

 

rotate

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower

drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler

pulley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

 

 

Poor grass

discharge

1,

Engine

speed

too slow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Travel speed

too

fast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Wet grass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Mower

deck

 

not

level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Low/uneven

tire

air pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Buildup

of grass,

leaves and trash under mower,

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Mower

drive

 

belt

worn,

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Blades

improperly

installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Improper

blades

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

t 1.

Clogged

 

mower

deck

vent holes

from buildup of

 

 

 

 

 

 

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s)

 

not

working

1. Switch

is

=OFF".

 

 

 

(if so equipped)

 

2.

Bulb(s)

burned

out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Faulty light

switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Blown 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"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt. 3, Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel

1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position

2.Shift to slower speed.

3.Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4.Level mower deck,

5.Check tires for proper air pressure.

6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt,

7.Clean underside of mower housing,

8.Replace mower ddve belt.

9, Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10, 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 fight switch.

4.Check wiring and connections

5.Replace fuse.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check!clean all connections

3.Replace regulator,

4.Replace alternator,

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

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Weed Eater WE14542K owner manual Problemcause Correction, Travel speed

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