Weed Eater One 28600 - Advanced Troubleshooting; Cut Quality and Discharge Issues; Drive and Reverse Operation Issues

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
PROBLEM CAUSE
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with atta=
chment clutch engaged
Poor cut = uneven
cutting
Mower blade will
not rotate
1 Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
Poor grass
discharge
1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2 Mower deck not level.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash
under mower.
4 Bent blade mandrel.
5 Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrel.
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3 Frozen idler pulley.
4 Frozen blade mandrel.
1 Travel speed too fast.
2 Wet grass.
3 Mower deck not level.
4 Low/uneven tire air pressure.
5 Worn, bent or loose blade.
6 Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
7 Mower drive belt worn.
8 Blade improperly installed.
9 Improper blade used.
10 Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell(s).
charge 2 Poor cable connections.
3 Faulty alternator.
Loss of drive 1 Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position.
2 Axle key missing.
Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system (ROS)
tractor is shifted is not "ON" while mower or other
into reverse attachment is engaged.
CORRECTION
1
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a qualified service center.
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2 Level mower deck.
3 Clean underside of mower
housing.
4 Contact a qualified service center.
5 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1 Remove obstruction.
2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Contact a qualified service center.
1 Shift to slower speed.
2 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
3 Level mower deck.
4 Check tires for proper PSI.
5 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
6 Clean underside of mower
housing.
7 Replace mower drive belt.
8 Reinstall blade sharp edge down.
9 Replace with blade listed in
this manual.
10 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Replace alternator.
1 Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position.
2 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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