TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass discharge Engine speed too slow. Place throttle control in =FAST" position. Shift to slower speed. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Level mower deck. Travel speed too fast. Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure. Check tires for proper air pressure. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. Clean underside of mower housing. Replace mower drive belt. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. Replace with blades listed in this manual. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. •Wom, bent or loose blade. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Mower drive belt worn. Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Switch is =OFF _. Bulb(s) burned out. Faulty light switch. Loose or damaged wiring. Turn switch =ON". Replace bulb(s). Check/replace light switch. Check wiring and connec tions. Replace fuse. Blown fuse. Battery will not charge Bad battery celt(s). Poor cable connections. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). Faulty altemator. Replace battery. Check/clean all connections. Replace regulator. Replace altemator. Loss of drive Freewheel control in =disengaged' position. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. Place freewheel control in =engaged" position. Replace motion drive belt. Purge transmission. Engine "backfires" whenturning engine "OFF" Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW" position for 30 seconds stopping engine. Move throttle control to =SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 32