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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mower blades will
|1. Obstruction in clutch
1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate
mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged mower drive | 2.
Replace mower drive belt.
belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
3.
Replace idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
4.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Poor grass
1.
Engine speed too slow.
1.
Place throttle control in
discharge
"FAST" position.
2.
Travel speed too fast.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
3.
Wet grass.
8.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4.
Mower deck not level.
4.
Level mower deck.
5.
Low/uneven tire air pressure}
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
6.
Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Buildup of grass, leaves and|
7.
Clean underside of mower
trash under mower.
housing.
8.
Mower drive belt worn.
8.
Replace mower drive belt.
9.
Blades improperly installed. | 9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Improper blades used.
10. Replace with biades listed
in this manual.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
11.Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of grass,
open vent holes.
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Headlight(s) not
[ | 1. Switch is "OFF".
1. Turn switch "ON".
working
2.
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. | 2.
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped)
|3. Fauity light switch.
3. Check/replace light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5.
Blown fuse.
5.
Replace fuse.
Battery will not
1.
Bad battery cell(s).
1.
Replace battery.
charge
2.
Poor cable connections.
2.
Check/clean all connections.
8.
Faulty regulator
8.
Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
4,
Faulty alternator.
4.
Replace alternator.
Engine "backfires'
when turning
engine "OFF"
. Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW" position for
30 seconds before stopping
engine.
. Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idie for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
30
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