TROUBLESHOOTING POnNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged I Faulty operator-safety presence control system 1, Check wiring, switches and connections If not corrected, contact an authorized service canted department Poor cut - uneven 1, Worn, bent or loose b_ade 2, Mower deck not level, 3o Bulldup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4, Bent blade mandrel, 5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buifdup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels, 1 Replace blade. Tighten bfade bolt 2. Level mower deck, 3 Clean underside of mower housing, 4, Replace blade mandrel 5_ Clean around mandrels to open vent ho_es, ii !
i Mower blades will not rotate 2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt 3. Frozen idler pulley 4. Frozen blade mandrel. I, Obstruction In clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstnJction 2. Replace mower drive belt, 3 Replace idler pulley, 4 Replace blade mandrel Poor grass discharge t. Engine speed too slow. 2, Travel speed too fast 3 Wet grass_ 4, Mower deck not level, 1, Ptace 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, Replacefsharpen blade Tighten blade bolt, 7_ Clean underside o! mower housing 8_ Replace mower drive belt, 9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down, t0., Replace with blades listed In this manual, 1t. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes, 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 _nstailed. 10, improper blades used, 1I_ Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Headlight(s)not working (if so equipped) 1. Switch Is "OFF", 2o BuIb(s) burned out. 3, Faulty Eightswitch. 4, Loose or damaged widng, 5. Blown fuse.. 1, Turn switch "ON" 2, Replace bulb(s).
3 Check/replace light switch, 4, Check w_ring and connections, 5o Replace fuse, Battery will not charge t, Bad battery cell(s),. 2_ Poor cable connections, t,, Replacebattery,, 2. Check/cleanall connections, 3. Replaceregulator, 4, RepEaceaitemator_ 3_ Faulty regulator (if so equtpped)_ 4. Faulty alternator. ,lllllll iiil,ii i iii i , , i Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1. Move throttlecontrol to "SLOW" posit}onand allow to idle tot 30 seconds before stopping engine 29