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TROUBLESHOOTmNG
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in marluam unmess directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEi_I
CORRECTmON
Poor grass
discharge
i(continued)
iHeadiight(s)
not
working
i(if so equipped)
iBattery
wiii not
charge
Loss of drive
i Engine
"backfires"
when
turning
engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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.
1. Switch
is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty
light switch.
4.
Loose
or damaged
wiring.
5.
Blown
fuse.
1. Bad battery
cell(s).
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty
regulator
(if so equipped).
4.
Faulty
alternator.
1. Freewheel
control
in
"disengaged"
position.
2.
Motion
drive belt worn,
damaged,
or broken.
3.
Air trapped
in transmission
during
shipment
or servicing.
.
Engine
throttle
control
not set
at "SLOW"
position
for 30
30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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. Glean around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace
bulb(s)
or lamp(s).
3.
ChecWreplace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace
fuse.
1.
Replace
battery.
2.
Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace
regulator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
1.
Place freewheel
control
in
"engaged"
position.
2.
Replace
motion
drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
.
Move throttle
control
to
"SLOW"
position
and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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