Specifications

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PROBLEM
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Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor' grass discharge
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Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Eng|ne "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system,
1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2. Mower deck not level,.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4 Bent blademandrei
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
! Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3. Frozen idler puitey,
4, Frozen blade mandrel
1 Engine speed too slow
2, Travel speed too fast
3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level.
5 Lowfuneven tire a_rpressure.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade
7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades impropedy installed,
10 improper blades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF".
2, Bulb(s) burned out.
3, Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s),
2. Poor cable connections
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator,
1. Freewheel control tn "disengaged" position.
2 Motion drive beE!worn, damaged or broken,
3 Air trapped in transmission during shpmant
or servicing
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW'
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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CORRECTION
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1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service canted
department
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2, Level mower deck.
3, Clean underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandrel,
5 CJean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel
1, Place throttie control in "FAST" position
2, Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing,
4 Level mower deck
5 Checktires for proper air pressure,
6 Replacetsharpen blade Tighten blade boil,
7 Clean underside of mower housing
8 Reptace mower drive belt
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10 Replace with blades listed in this manual
11, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
!, 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 aHconnections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace afternator
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1 Place freewheel contreJ in "engaged" position
2, Replace motion drive belt.
3 Purge transmission
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Move throtUe control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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