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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless
directed
to Sears
service
center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
3ORRECTION
Mower blades will
not rotate
1. Obstruction
in clutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged
mower drive
belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Poor grass
1. Engine speed too slow.
1.
discharge
2. Travel speed too fast.
2.
3. Wet grass.
3.
4. Mower deck not level.
4.
5. Low!uneven tire air pressure.
5.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
6.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
7.
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
8.
9. Blades improperly installed.
9.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
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. Faulty 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.
3. Faulty regulator
3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
4. Replace alternator.
Engine"backfires"
1. Engine throttle control not set 1. Move throttle control
when turning
between half and full speed
between half and full speed
engine "OFF"
(fast) position before stopping
(fast) position before
engine,
stopping engine.
Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen
blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11 .Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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