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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed
to Sears service center
_ROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
_ower
blades will
2. Worn/damaged
mower
2.
Replace
mower drive belt.
lot rotate (con't)
drive belt.
3.
Frozen
idler pulley.
3.
Replace
idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
4.
Contact
aSears
or other
qualified
service
center.
)oor grass
_ischarge
1.
Engine speed too slow.
2.
Travel speed too fast.
3.
Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper
blades
used.
11.Clogged
mower deck vent
holes from buildup
of
grass, leaves,
and trash
around
mandrels.
-leadlight(s)
not
1.
working
2.
'if so equipped)
3.
4.
5,
3attery
will not
1,
:harge
2,
3.
4,
Loss of drive
1.
2.
3.
1.
Engine "backfires"
Nhen turning
.=ngine
'OFF"
Switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose
or damaged
wiring.
Blown fuse.
Bad battery
cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Freewheel
control
in
"disengaged"
position.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged,
or broken.
Air trapped
in transmission
during shipment
or
servicing.
Engine throttle
control not
set at "SLOW"
position
for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
1.
Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
3.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4.
Level mower deck.
5. Check
tires for proper
air
pressure.
6.
Replace/sharpen
blade.
Tighten
blade bolt.
7. Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
8.
Replace
mower drive belt.
9.
Reinstall
blades
sharp
edge
down.
10. Replace
with blades
listed
in this manual.
11.Clean
around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
1. Tum switch "ON".
2.
Replace
bulb(s)
or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace
light switch.
4. Check
wiring and connec-
tions.
5.
Replace
fuse.
1. Replace
battery.
2.
Check/clean
all connec-
tions.
3.
Replace
regulator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
1. Place freewheel
control
in
"engaged"
position.
2.
Replace
motion drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
.
Move throttle
control to
"SLOV_'
position
and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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