Operator's Manual

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Problem Corrective ActionPossible Causes
The engine does not continue to run
when sitting on the seat and the shift
1. The seat switch is adjusted
incorrectly or is damaged.
1. Refer to Replacing the Seat
Switch.
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selector is placed in gear or the mow
pedal is depressed.
2. The seat return pin spring is
jammed in the up position.
2. Loosen and lubricate the jammed
parts so that the pin operates
freely. Replace the spring if it is
damaged.
The engine stops regardless of the
shift selector or mow pedal position
(even if both are in Neutral) as you get
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1. The mow/lift switch and/or traction
switch are adjusted incorrectly or
are damaged.
1. Refer to Replacing the Mow/Lift
Switch and Replacing the Traction
Switch.
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off of the seat.
2. The mow/lift and/or traction switch
wires are loose.
2. Connect the wires.
3. The traction switch extension plug
wires are loose.
3. Connect the wires.
4. The “B” terminal wire of the key
switch is loose.
4. Connect the wires.
The engine does not stop when the
ignition key is rotated to the Off
1. The ignition switch connection is
loose.
1. Push the connector onto the
ignition switch terminals.
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position.
2. The ignition switch is damaged. 2. Replace the ignition switch.
3. The wires in the connector have
shorted.
3. Repair the affected wires.
4. The engine timing or carburetor
adjustment is incorrect.
4. Adjust the carburetor or engine
timing.
The battery does not charge.
1. A fuse is blown or missing. 1. Install a new fuse.
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2. The electrical system has a loose
wire.
2. Check all connections and make
all necessary repairs.
3. The regulator or engine charging
circuit is damaged.
3. Install a new regulator or repair the
engine charging circuit.