PROBLEM
Poorcut- uneven
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
o Worn,bentor looseblade_
Mowerbladeswill
notrotate
Poorgrassdis-
charge
,, Mowerdecknotlevel..
o Buildupofgrass,leaves,
andtrashundermower,.
• Bent blade mandrel,.
o Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
o Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
o Worn/damaged mower'
drive belt.
o Frozen idler pulley.
o Frozen blade mandrel.,
o Engine speed too slow..
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
• Travel speed too fast..
o Wet grass..
o Mower deck not level
o Low/uneven tire air pres-
sure,.
o Worn, bent or loose blade°
o Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower,
o Mower drive belt worn.,
o Blades improperly
installed.
o Improper blades used..
O
O
o
o
o
Battery will not
charge
o
o
O
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring
Blown fuse_
Bad battery cell(s)o
Poor cable connections,.
Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
Faulty alternator.,
CORRECTION
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o Replace blade. Tighten blade
boll
o Level mower deck.
° Clean underside of mower
housing.
o Replace blade mandrel.
,, Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes°
o Remove obstruction,
o Replace mower drive belt,
o Replace idler pulley.
,, Replace blade mandrel,
o Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
o Shift to slower speed,
,, Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
,, Level mower deck,.
,, Check tires for proper air
pressure.,
o Replace/sharpen blade_
Tighten blade bolt.
o Clean underside of mower
housing.
o Replace mower drive belto
o Reinstall blades sharp edge
down,.
o Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
o Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes,.
o Turn switch "ON"_
° Replace bulb(s).
o Check/replace light switch.
o Check wiring and connections,,
" Replace fuse..
o Replace battery.
,, Check/clean all connections°
,, Replace regulator.
* Replace alternator,
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