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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse 1. Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged. Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CORRECTION 1. Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department. Poor cut - uneven 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. 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. Mower blades will not rotate 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Remove obstruction. 2. Replace mower drive belt. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass discharge 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. 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/sharpen 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 this manual. 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1. Light switch is "OFF". 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3. Faulty light switch. 4. Loose or damaged wiring. 5. Blown fuse. 1. Turn light 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. Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. 2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken. 3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing. 1. Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 1. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position. 2. Replace motion drive belt. 3. Purge transmission. 1. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine. 26

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
Engine dies when
1.
Reverse operation system
1.
Turn ignition key to
tractor is shifted
(ROS) is not "ON" while
ROS "ON" position.
into reverse
mower or other attachment
See Operation section.
is engaged.
Engine continues to run
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1.
Check wiring, switches
and connections.
If not
when operator leaves seat
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
with attachment clutch
department.
engaged
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
5.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Mower blades will not
1.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
1.
Remove obstruction.
rotate
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/sharpen 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 this manual.
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not working
1.
Light switch is “OFF”.
1.
Turn light switch “ON”.
(if so equipped)
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.
Loss of drive
1.
Freewheel control in “disengaged” position.
1.
Place freewheel control in “engaged” position.
2.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
2.
Replace motion drive belt.
3.
Air trapped in transmission during shipment
3.
Purge transmission.
or servicing.
Engine “backfires” when
1.
Engine throttle control not set between half and
1.
Move throttle control between half and full speed
turning engine “OFF”
full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.
(fast) position before stopping engine.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION