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TROUBLESHOO_NGCHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORREC_ON
Lossofpower
1. Cuffingtoomu_
gms_oo
Excessive
vibr_lon
Engine continues
to run
when operator
leaves seat with
with attachment
clutch engaged
Poorcut-uneven
fact.
2. Throttle in =CHOKE"
position.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filler.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filler.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10.Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12.Dirty/clogged
muffler.
13.Loose or damaged widng.
14.Carburetor out of
adjustment,
15.Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged
part(s).
1. Faulty oparator-safety
presence control system.
1. Wom, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
1. Set in "Higher Cut" position!
reduce speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filler.
8. Drain fuel tank and refill witt
fresh gasoline.
9. Drain fuel tank and carbure.
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
10.Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11.Clean engine air screen/fin,,
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13.Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.
15.Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade boll.
2. Replace blade mandrel.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged pads.
1. Check wiring, switches anc
connections. If not
contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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