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PROBLEM
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Engine continues
to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut. uneven
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Mower blades wilt not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight{s)
not Working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
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Faulty operator-safety presence centr!! system_
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Worn, bent or looseblade,
2.
Mower deck not level
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4.
Bent blade mandrel"
5o
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, loaves, and trash around mandrels.
1,
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism.
2,
Wom/damaged
mower drive belt,
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1, Engine speed too slow
2.
Travel speed too fast,
3.
Wet grass.
4,
Mowerdecknot level.
5,
Low/uneventire air pressure,
6.
Wom, bent or looseblade.
7.
Buildup of grass, leavesand trashunder mower.
8.
Mower drive belt worn
9.
Blades improperlyinstalled,
10,
Improper bladesused.
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrals,
1° Switch is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) bumedout
3.
Faultylightswitch
4,
Looseor damaged wiring,
5.
Blownfuse_
1. Bad battery ceil(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3,
Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4.
Faulty aitemater.
1,
Engine throttle control not set at'SLOW'
position for 3o seconds before stopping engine.
POINTS
CORRECTION
I.
Check wiling, switches and connections,
if not
corrected, contact Sears Service Center/Department.
1_ Replaceblade, Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Level mower deck.
3,
Clean underside of mower housing.
4.
Replace blade mandrel.
5.
Clean around mandrels to open ventholes.
I.
Remove obstruction.
2-
Replace mower drive belt,
3.
Replace idler pulley.
4.
Replace blade mandrel°
1.
Place throtlIa 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.
Replaoetsha_en
blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Clean underaide of mower housing.
8.
Replace mower ddve belt,
9.
ReinstaIf blades sharp edge down.
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Replace with blades listed in this manual.
1I.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1_ Turn switch"ON".
2.
Rap]ace bulb(s)_
3_ Check/replace tight switch,
4,
Check wiring and connections.
5,
Replace fuse.
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Replace battery
2_
Check/clean all connections.
3
Replace regulator.
4.
Replace altemater
1. Move throttlecontrolto 'SLOW' position and allow
toidle for 80 secondsbefore stopping engine,
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