TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
1
1
Turn light switch "ON"
2
2
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3
3
Check/replace
light switch.
4
Loose or damaged wiring,
4
Check wiring and connections
5
Blown fuse.
5
Replace fuse
1
Bad battery cell(s).
1
Replace battery.
2
Poor cable connections,
2
Check/clean
all connections,
Light switch is "OFF"
Bulb(s) or tamp(s) burned out,
Faulty light switch.
Battery will
not
charge
Loss of drive
3
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped)_
3
4
Faulty alternator.
4
1
Freewheel control in "disengaged"
1
position.
2
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
2
or broken,
Replace regulator
Replace alternator
Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position
Replace motion drive belt
3
Air trapped in transmission
3
Purge transmission.
during shipment or sewicing.
Engine"backfires"
1
Engine
throttle
control
not
set 1
Move throttfe controlbetween
when
turning
between half and full speed (fast)
half and full speed (fast) position
engine
"OFF"
position
before
stopping
engine,
before stopping engine,
Engine
dies
when
1
Reverse operation system (ROS)
1
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
tractor
is shifted
is not "ON" while mower or other
position. See Operation section
attachment
is engaged,
into
reverse
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