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