Specifications

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TROUBLESHOOTmNG POINTS
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PROBLEM CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut- uneven
Mower blades wif! not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not worklng
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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 blade mandrel
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Wornldamaged mower drive belt
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
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
t,, Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
I Bad battery celi(s)
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
1 Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,,
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Check wiring, switches and connections tf not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
depadmen!
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 hoies
1 Remove obstruction.,
2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandre{
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! Place lhrotHe control tn "FAST" position
2 Sl_ift to siower 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 drive belt
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
!0 Replace with blades listed tn this manual
tl 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 all connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
1 Move throttle controi to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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