Owner`s manual

PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
TROUIBLESHOOTJNG
Poor cut - uneven
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"
POmNTS
CAUSE
t Faulty operalor-safety presence control system,
1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2 Mower deck notlevel
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4 Bent blade mandrel
5 Ctogged mower deck vent hotes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn/damaged mower drive bell
3 Frozen idter pulley
4 Frozen blade mandret
CORRECTION
1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, conlact an authorized service center/
department,
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 holes
I Remove obstruction
2 Reprace mower drive belt
3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace 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 |rash under mower
8 Mower drive belt worn
9 Blades improperly installed
t0 Improper blades used
t 1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Swifc!_ is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
I, Bad battery cell(s)
2. Poor cable connections
3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1 P_ace throttle controt in "FAST" posilion
2 Shift to slower speed
3 Aflow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck,
5 Checktires for proper air pressure
6 Repface/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7 Clean underside of mower housing
8 Replace mower drive belt
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
I0 Replace with blades listed in this manual
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)
3 ChecWreplace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse
1 Repface battery
2 ChecWclean all connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
Move lhrottle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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