Use and Care Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Loss of
Power
1. Cutting too much grass/ too fast.
2. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
deck.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Low oil level/dirty oil.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Dirty fuel filter.
7. Stale or dirty fuel.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Spark plug wire loose.
10. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
11. Dirty/clogged muffler.
12. Loose or damaged wiring.
13. Carburetor out of adjustment.
14. Engine valves out of adjustment.
15. Loose drive belt.
1. Set in High Cut (position 1)/reduce speed.
2. Clean underside of mower deck.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Check oil level/change oil.
5. Clean and re-gap or change plug.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Drain fuel tank & refill tank with fresh gas.
8. Drain fuel tank & carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gas and replace fuel filter.
9. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
10. Clean engine air screen/fins.
11. Clean/replace muffler.
12. Check all wiring.
13. See Engine Manual.
14. Contact an authorized service center.
15. Adjust idler/replace belt.
Engine
Backfires
When Turning
Engine OFF
1. Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds before stopping
engine.
1. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and
allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping
engine.
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22
Poor Cut -
Uneven
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of debris under deck.
4. Bent deck.
5. Faulty blade driver assembly.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Possible damaged or bent components.
3. Clean underside of mower deck.
4. Replace deck.
5. Replace blade driver assembly.
Battery Will
Not Charge
1. Bad battery.
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty solenoid.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections. See section in
this manual.
3. Replace solenoid.
Loss of
Drive
1. Bypass linkages in the disengaged position.
2. Hydro belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3. Idler spring loose or broken.
4. Low transmission fluid level
1. Make sure that the bypass handle is in the
drive or disengaged position. Refer to page 15
2. Replace Hydro belt.
3. Replace Idler spring.
4. Add transmission fluid. Refer to page 20.