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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Poor grass
3.
discharge
(continued)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Headlight(s)
not
1.
working
2.
(if so equipped)
3.
4.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
Worn,
bentorloose
blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
Battery
will not
charge
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
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. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace
light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Lo88 of drive
1. Freewheel control in
"disengaged"
position.
2. Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
Engine °'backfires"
1.
when turning
engine "OFF"
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Enginethro_le
controlnotset
_"SLOW"positionbr
30
30 seconds bebre stopping
engine.
1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
.
1.
Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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