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PROBLEM CAUSE
CORRECTION
Loss of
Power
1.
Cutting too much grass/ too fast
2.
“Choke” position
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
deck.
4.
Dirty air filter
5.
Low oil level/dirty oil
6.
Faulty spark plug
7.
Dirty fuel filter
8.
Stale or dirty fuel
9.
Water in fuel
10.
Spark plug wire loose
11.
Dirty engine air screen/fins
12.
Dirty/clogged muffler
13.
Loose or damaged wiring
14.
Carburetor out of adjustment
15.
Engine valves out of adjustment
16.
Loose drive belt
1.
Set in High Cut (position 8)/reduce speed
2.
Push choke control in
3.
Clean underside of mower deck
4.
Clean or replace air filter
5.
Check oil level/change oil
6.
Clean and re-gap or change plug
7.
Replace fuel filter
8.
Drain fuel tank & refill tank with fresh gas
9.
Drain fuel tank & carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gas and replace fuel filter
10.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire
11.
Clean engine air screen/fins
12.
Clean/replace muffler
13.
Check all wiring
14.
See Engine Manual
15.
Contact an authorized service center
16.
Adjust idler/replace belt
Engine
backfires when
turning engine
OFF
1.
Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds before stopping
engine.
1.
Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and
allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping
engine
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Poor cut -
uneven
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade
2.
Mower deck not level
3.
Buildup of debris under deck.
4.
Bent deck
5.
Faulty Blade driver assembly
1.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
2.
Level deck. See section in this manual
3.
Clean underside of mower deck
4.
Replace deck
5.
Replace blade driver assembly
Battery will
not charge
1.
Bad battery
2.
Poor cable connections
3.
Faulty solenoid
1.
Replace battery
2.
Check/clean all connections. See section in
this manual
3.
Replace solenoid
Loss of drive
1.
Bypass linkages in the bypass position
2.
Hydro belt worn, damaged, or broken
3.
Idler spring loose or broken
1.
Make sure that the bypass linkages are in
the drive or engaged position. Located at
the rear of the machine. Refer to decal on
the rear of the unit.
2.
Replace Hydro belt.
3.
Replace Idler spring