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TROU
LESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operatorteaves seat
with a_achment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower biades wtll not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery win not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1,
Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.
Mower deck not level.
3
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4.
Bent blade mandrel.
1
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2_ Mower drive belt out of adjustmenL
3,
Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
4.
Frozenid]er pulley
5
Frozen blade mandrel
1.
Engine speed too slow,
2
Travel speedtoo fast
3.
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not level
5
Low/uneven tire air pressure,
6
Worn, bent or !oose blade.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,
8,
Mower drive belt worn or out of adjustment
9
Blades improperly installed.
10,
Improperblades used.
1. Switch is "OFF"
2,
Bulb(s) burned out.
3,
Faulty light switch
4
Loose or damaged wiring
5,
B!own fuse
CORRECTION
1
Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact Sears Service Center/Department
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
2,
Level mower deck-
3,
Clean underside of mower housing.
4,
Replace blade mandrel,
1, Remove obstruction,
2
Adjust mower drive belt
3
Replace mower drive belt
4. ReplaceidIer pulley
5
Replace blade mandrel,
1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2
Shift to slower spee&
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing,
4
Level mower deck
5
Checktires for proper air pressure.
6.
Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Replace/adjust mower drive belt.
9_ Reinstal! blades sharp edge down
10.
Replace with blades listed in this manua!
1,
Bad battery cell(s).
2.
Poor cable connections
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4
Faulty alternator
1
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1, Turn switch "ON"
2-
Replace bulb(s),
3
Check!replace light switch
4
Checkwlrlng and connections
5,
Replace fuse
1
Replace battery
2.
Check/clean all connections.
3
Replace regulator,
4
Replace alternator.
1. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to id!e for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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