Owner's Manual

POINTS
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PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery wtll not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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l Faulty operator-safeiy presence control system
1,, Wom, bent or loose blade
2. Mower deck net level,
3, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4,, Bent blade mandrel
5. Clogged mower deck vent hotes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1,, ObstnJctlon {nclutch mechanism.,
2, Worn/damaged mower drive bell
3 Frozen Idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.,
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°
8o Mower drive belt worn
9. Blades improperly Installed.
10. Improper blades used,,
11o Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandre{so
1,, Switch is "OFF",
2., Bulb(s) burned out,,
3, Faulty fight switch,,
4, Loose or damaged wtdng.
5_ Blown fuse,
1,, Bad battery ceI{(s)
2, Poor cable connections
3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4,, Faulty alternator,
1. Engine throttle controlnot set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
CORRECTION
1,. Check wiring, switches and connecltons If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
1. Replace blade,. Tighten blade bolt
2. Level mower deck
3, C{ean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel°
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
1. Remove obstruction,
2,, Replace mower ddve belt,,
3, Reptace idler pul{ey,
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 boll
7o Clean underside of mower houstng,
8, Replace mower drive belto
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10,, Replace with blades listed {nthis manual.
11_, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1, Turn switch "ON"
2, Replace bulb(s).
3r Check/replace light sw]tch_
4, Check wldng and cennecttons_
5., Replace fuse
1_, Replace battery
2. ChecWclean all connections
3., Replace regulator
4., Replace alternator,
1. Move throttte conlrol to "SLOW" position and al{ow
to Idle for 30 seconds before stopplng engine,
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