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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manuam unless
directed
to Sears
service
center
Mower Mades will
not rotate
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1. Remove obstruction.
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery
will
not
charge
Engine
"backfires"
when
turning
engine
"OFF"
1. Obstruction
in clutch
mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged
mower drive
belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1.
Engine
speed
too slow.
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.
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.
.
Engine
throttle
control
not
set at "SLOW"
position
for
30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
2.
Replace
mower
drive belt.
3.
Replace
idler pulley.
4.
Contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
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 connections.
5.
Replace
fuse.
1. Replace
battery.
2.
Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace
regulator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
.
Move throttle
control
to
"SLOW"
position
and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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