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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manuam unmess directed
to Sears service
center
CAUSE
CORRECTmON
1.
1.
Cutting
too much grass/too
fast.
2.
Throttle
in "CHOKE"
position.
3.
Build=up
of grass,
leaves
and trash under mower.
4.
Dirty air filter.
5.
Low oil level/dirty
oil.
6.
Faulty spark
plug.
7.
Dirty fuel filter.
8.
Stale or dirty fuel.
PROBLEM
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Engine continues
to run when
operator
leaves
seat with attach-
ment clutch
engaged
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.
1.
Worn,
bent or loose
blade.
2.
Bent blade mandrel.
3.
Loose/damaged
part(s).
1.
Faulty
operator=safety
presence
control
system.
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Worn,
bent or loose
blade.
Mower
deck not level.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged
mower
deck vent
holes from buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and trash around
mandrels.
POOr cut _ uneven
Raise cutting
height/reduce
speed.
2.
Adjust
throttle
control.
3.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
4.
Clean/replace
air filter.
5.
Check
oil level/change
oil.
6.
Clean
and regap or change
spark plug.
7.
Replace
fuel filter.
8.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9.
Empty
fuel tank and carbure=
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline 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 "To Adjust
Carburetor"
in Service
and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
1. Replace
blade.
Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
3.
Tighten
loose
part(s).
Replace
damaged
parts.
.
Check
wiring,
switches
and
connections.
If not corrected
contact
Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
1. Replace
blade.
Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Level mower
deck.
3.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
4.
Contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
5.
Clean
around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
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