Bolens 134-585A - Manual (Page 16)

Trouble Shooting Chart
Problem
Traction Motor will not run. A Clutch lockout is not in the START position.
B Defective key switch.
C Motor overheated from excessive current draw
Allow the automatic reset breaker to reset itself
This takes about 30 minutes.
D Main fuse blown.
E Defective solenoid.
F Wire loose or disconnected.
G Defective motor.
Blade motors will not run. A Traction motor not running.
B Defective mower blade switch.
C Motor overheated from cutting heavy grass at
excessive speed. Allow the automatic reset
breaker to reset itself. This takes about five
minutes.
D Defective solenoid.
E Wire loose or disconnected.
F Defective motor.
Mower will not move (Traction Motor running) A Transmission in neutral.
B Clutch lockout is in the START position.
C Broken or thrown V-belt.
D Broken chain on rear axle.
E Broken or missing key in transmission (input
pulley, output sprocket, clutch collar or pinion
gear on input shaft).
F Gears in differential stripped.
Ammeter registers zero when
charger is turned on. A The charger is not plugged into a live outlet.
B Loose cables between the batteries.
C Loose wire in the charging system.
D Charger is not working.
E Fuse blown in the charger.
Batteries will not hold a charge. A Very low water level in batteries.
B Battery (or batteries) defective.
Uneven mowing. A Wheel adjusters are not set the same.
B Bent deck.
C Ground speed is too fast for full float cutting.
Adjust deck so it is suspended and reduce
speed.
D Low battery voltage.
Uncut strips of grass. A Ground speed too fast.
B Dull blades.
C Short blade(s).
D Bent deck.
E Low battery voltage.
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