Electrical, Troubleshooting – Scotts S1642 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical
Grass Tips Are Jagged And Turn Grayish Brown 
After Mowing
Dull mower blades.
Bent blades.
Front-to-rear blade adjustment not set properly.
Mower Stops When Shift Lever Is Moved Rearward 
and Mower Is Engaged (Hydrostatic)
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the 
OPERATING section.)
Mower Stops When Gear Shift Lever Is Moved To 
The R (REVERSE) Position and Mower Is Engaged 
(Gear)
Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the 
OPERATING section.)
IF
CHECK
Headlight not working
Bulb(s) burned out.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
Battery will not charge
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator/rectifier.
IF
CHECK
