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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
See appropriate
section in manual
unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mowerbladeswill
1. Obstruction in clutch
1.
Remove
obstruction.
not rotate
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged
mower
2.
Replace
mower
drive belt.
drive belt.
3.
Frozen
idler pulley.
3.
Replace
idler pulley.
4.
Frozen
blade mandrel.
4.
Replace
blade
mandrel.
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.
Switch
is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed
oul
Faulty light switch.
Loose
or damaged
wiring.
Headlight(s)
not
1.
working
2.
(if so equipped)
3,
4.
5.
Battery will not
1.
charge
2.
3.
4.
1.
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.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2.
Replace
bulb(s)
or lamp(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check
wiring
and connec
tions.
Replace
fuse.
Blown fuse.
5.
Bad battery
cell(s).
1. Replace
battery.
Poor cable connections.
2.
Check/clean
all connec
tions.
Faulty regulator
3.
Replace
regulator.
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
Engine "backfires"
Engine throttle
control
not
1. Move throttle control
to
whenturning
set at "SLOW"
position
"SLOW"
position
and allow
engine"OFF"
for 30 seconds
before
to idle for 30 seconds
befon
stopping
engine,
stopping
engine.
30
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