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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excessive vibration CAUSE 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. CORRECTION 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate 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 holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Level mower deck. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 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 installed. 10. Improper blades used. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1. Switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Blown fuse. 1. Place 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. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7. Clean underside of mower housing. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Replace with blades listed in parts manual. 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1. Turn switch "ON". 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3. Check/replace light switch. 4. Check wiring and connections. 5. Replace fuse. Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s). 2. Poor cable connections. 3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 4. Faulty alternator. 1. Replace battery. 2. Check/clean all connections. 3. Replace regulator. 4. Replace alternator. Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse 1. Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 1. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section. 22

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Excessive
vibration
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
1.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Bent blade mandrel.
2.
Replace blade mandrel.
3.
Loose/damaged part(s).
3.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Engine continues
to run when oper-
ator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence control
system.
1.
Check wiring, switches
and connections.
If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
Poor cut - uneven
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
1.
Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Mower deck not level.
2.
Level mower deck.
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under
mower.
3.
Clean underside of mower housing.
4.
Bent blade mandrel.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
5.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from
buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
5.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Mower blades will
not rotate
1.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
1.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
2.
Replace mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
3.
Replace idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
discharge
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1.
Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
2.
Travel speed too fast.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
3.
Wet grass.
3.
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4.
Mower deck not level.
4.
Level mower deck.
5.
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
5.
Check tires for proper air pressure.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
6.
Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
mower.
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Mower drive belt worn.
8.
Replace mower drive belt.
9.
Blades improperly installed.
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.
Improper blades used.
10.
Replace with blades listed in parts manual.
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from
buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1.
Switch is “OFF”.
1.
Turn switch “ON”.
2.
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
2.
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3.
Faulty light switch.
3.
Check/replace light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Blown fuse.
5.
Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Poor cable connections.
2.
Check/clean all connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
Faulty alternator.
4.
Replace alternator.
Engine "backfires”
when turning
engine “OFF”
1.
Engine throttle control not set between
half and full speed (fast) position before
stopping engine.
1.
Move throttle control between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping engine.
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
1.
Reverse operation system (ROS) is not
"ON" while mower or other attachment is
engaged.
1.
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See
Operation section.