LE
0
PROBLEM
Er_gine continues
to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
cJutch
engaged
Poor
cut _ uneven
Mower blades witl not
rotate
CAUSE
1.
Faulty operatorosafety
presence control system,
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.
Mower deck not level.
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4.
Bent blade mandrel.
5.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler puiiey,
4
Frozen biade mandrel,
CORRECTION
].
Check wiring
switches
and connections
If rsot
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department,
I.
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.
1.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Replace mower drive belt.
3.
Replace idler puiley
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge
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
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
Rep!ace!sharpen
blade_ Tighten blade bo!t,
Headlight(s)
net working
(if so equipped)
Battery
will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn,
9,
Blades improperly installed.
0.
Improper blades used.
1.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Switch is "OFF",
2.
Bulb(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Blown fuse.
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).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections,
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator
1.
Engine thro_le control not set at"SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1.
Reptace battery,
2.
ChecWclean all connections.
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Repiace alternator.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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