TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
i PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Enginespeedtooslow.
2. Travelspeedtoo_st.
3. Wetgmss.
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.
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. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
10. Improper blades used.
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•Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is"OFP.
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. 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.
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 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 allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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