Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. Blade(s) not sharp.
1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
2. Install new cutting blade(s).
3. Mower is not level.
3. Level mower from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. Underside of mower is dirty.
4. Clean the underside of the mower.
5. Tire pressure is not correct.
5. Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven cutting height.
6. Blade spindle bent.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken.
1. Check the belt tension.
2. Drive belt is off pulley.
2. Install drive belt and check adjusting
shafts and belt guides for correct
position.
3. Deck belt is worn, loose or broken.
3. Install new deck belt.
4. Deck belt is off pulley.
4. Install deck pulley and check the idler
pulley, idler arm and spring for correct
position and function.
Blades do not rotate.
5. Broken or missing idler spring.
5. Replace the spring.
1. Engine is too hot.
1. Turn engine off and let it cool.
2. Old gas in the gas tank.
2. Use new gas.
3. The fuel shut-off valve is not open
completely.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
4. Fuel tank vent cap is blocked.
4. Make sure that the fuel tank vent cap is
not blocked and working properly.
5. Air cleaner is dirty.
5. Make sure that the air cleaner and
precleaner are clean. Replace if
necessary.
6. Battery is not charged.
6. Charge or replace the battery.
7. Incorrect fuel filters used or dirty fuel
filters.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes
on.
8. Connections to sensors electronic
control unit (ECU) and fuel injectors
are not secured properly.
8. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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