43se c t i O n  9 — tr O u b l e s h O O t i n g
Problem Cause Remedy
Entire electrical system does 
not work
Loose or corroded connections.2. 
Replace the fuse.
Repair or replace the connections.2. 
Clean the battery terminals or replace the 
battery.
Dead battery 
Key switch not turned to stop position.2. 
Replace the solenoid.
Turn the key switch to the stop position.2. 
Clean the battery terminals or replace the 
battery.
charge
Dead battery.
Loose or corroded connections.2. 
Replace the battery.
Tighten or replace the connections.2. 
Clean the battery terminals or replace the 
battery.
when the engine is running
Low engine speed.
Faulty voltage regulator.2. 
Faulty battery.
Faulty alternator.4. 
5. 
Increase the engine speed.
Replace the voltage regulator.2. 
Replace the battery.
Replace the alternator.4. 
Repair the wire.5. 
Indicator lights do not come 
on when key switch is in 
Faulty bulbs.
Faulty wiring.2. 
Faulty sensor.
Replace the bulbs.
Repair and/or replace the wiring.2. 
Replace the sensor.
Excessive vibration  Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 
Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. 
Tighten blade and spindle. 
Replace blade. 2. 
Uneven cut  Deck not leveled properly. 
Dull blade. 2. 
Uneven tire pressure. 
2. 
Check tire pressure in all four tires. 
Mower will not mulch grass 
(If Equipped w/Mulching Kit)
Engine speed too low. 
Wet grass. 2. 
Excessively high grass.  
 
Dull blade. 4. 
Do not mulch when grass is wet. 2. 
Mow once at a high cutting height, then 
mow again at desired height or make a 
narrower cutting swath. 
4.