Owner`s manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
•ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Vtowerbladeswlll 1, Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
lot rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow,
discharge
-leadllght(s) not
working
'Ifso equipped)
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck notlevel.
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.
lO.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) or lamp(s) bumed out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged widng.
5. Blown fuse.
Battery will not
¢harge 2.
3,
4.
Engine "backfires' 1,
when turning
engine "OFF"
1. Bad battery cen(s).
Poor cable connections.
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. Reptace/sharpen blade.
TIghten blade belt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace 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.
1. Turn switch"ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle controlto
set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" position and allow
for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine, stopping engine.
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