TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE CORRECTION
PROBLEM
Poorgrassc_scharge
cont.)
Headlight(s)notworking
(ifsoequipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drwe
Engine"backfirewhen
turning engine "OFF"
i.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
Worn. bent or loose blade,
• Buildupof grass, leaves and trash
under mower.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improperblades used.
• Clngged mower deck vent holes
from bui|dup of
grass, leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty lightswitch.
I° Loose or damaged widng.
!• BLOWNfuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator(if so equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewhe_ contr_ in%isangags_"
position.
= MotiOndrive belt worn, damaged or
broken.
• Air trapped in transmissiondudng
shipment
or servicing.
• Engine throttlecontrolnot set at
"SLOW" position for 30 seconds
before stoppingengine.
• Level m_owerdeck.
• Check tiresfor proper air pressure.
• Replace/sharpen blade. "Sghten
blade bolt.
• Clean underside ofmower housing.
i • Replace mower drive belt.
I " Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
• Replace with blades listedin this
manual,
• Clean around mandrels to open vent
holes.
• Turn switch"ON".
• , Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check widng andconnections.
• Replace fuse.
Replace battery.
• Check/clean allconnections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
• Place freewheel controlin
"engaged" position.
Replace mo_on drive belt.
Purgetransmission.
• Move throttlecontrolto =SLOW"
positionand allow to idle for30 sec-
onds before stopping engine.
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