Specifications

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PROBLEM CAUSE
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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
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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t Faulty operator-safety presence control system
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1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2 Mower deck not level
3 Buildup of grass, {eaves, and trash under mower
4 Bent blade mandrel
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, feaves, and trash around mandrels
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3. Frozen idler pulley
4. Frozen btade mandrel
1 Engine speed too slow.
2 Travelspeed 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, 1eaves and trash under mower
8 Mower dnve belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed
10. Improper biades used
1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
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1 Switch is "OFF'.
2 Bulb(s) bumedout
3. Faulty llght switch
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse
1 Bad battery ceil(s),
2 Poor cable connections,
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Fauity altemator
1, Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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Check widng, 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 btade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Remove obstruction,,
2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace idler puEJey
4 RepFace blade mandrel
I Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Aliow grass to dry before mowing
4 Levelmower deck.
5 Checktires for proper air pressure..
6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7 Ctean underside of mower housing
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Replace with blades listed in this manual
1 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
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1.. Turn switch "ON"
2r 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,
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and atiow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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