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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Engine
clicks
but
will not start
Loss of power
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1
2
3
4
1
2
3
CAUSE
Weak or dead battery.
1
Corroded battery terminalS.
2
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter,
Cutting too much graesttoo fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
CORRECTION
Recharge
or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals.
3
Check all wiring.
4
Check/replace
solenoid or starter.
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1
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed
2
Adjust throttle control.
3
Clean underside of mower
housing:
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
Dirty air filter.
Low oil level/dirly oil.
Faulty spark plug.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Waterin
fuel.
Spark plug wire loose:
Dirty engine air screenffins.
Dirty/clogged
muffler.
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
Clean/replace
air filter.
Check oil level/change
oil.
Clean & regap orchang e spark plug
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank wit!
fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter,
Connect & tighten spark plug wire
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Clean/replace
muffler.
13
14
15
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Excessive
vibration
1
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Engine
continues
to
run when
operator
leaves
seat with
atta-
chment clutch engaged
2
Bent blade mandrel.
3
Loose/damaged
pad(s).
1
Faulty operator-safety
presence
control system.
Loose or damaged wiring.
13
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
;14
15
1
2
3
1
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
section,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Tighten
loose pad(s),
Replace damaged
parts,
Check wiring, switches and
connections,
If not corrected.
contact a Sears or other
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