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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
'CAUSE
CORRECTION"'
Poor grass
1
Engine speed too slow.
1
Place throttle control in "FAST"
discharge
position,
2
Travel speed too fast.
2
Shift to slower speed.
3
Wet grass.
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing
4
Mower deck not level
4
Level mower deck.
5
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
5
Check tires for proper PSi.
6
Worn. bent or loose blade.
6
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
7
Clean underside of mower
trash under mower,
housing.
8
Mower drive belt worn.
8
Replace mower drive belt.
9
Blades improperly installed.
9
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10
Improper blades used.
"10 Replace with blades listed in
thJs manual.
11
Clogged mower deck vent holes
11
Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s)
not
I
Ught swi'tch is "OFF'.
'_
! 1
Turn {ight switch "ON".
working
(if so equipped)
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
2
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3
Faulty light _tch.
3
Check/rep[ace
light switch.
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
4
Check wiring and connections.
5
Blown fuse.
5
Replace fuse.
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Battery
will not
1
Bad battery cell(s).
1
Replace battery.
charge
2
Poor cable connections.
2
Check/clean
all connections.
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
3
Rep{ace regulator.
4
Faulty alternator.
4
Replace alternator.
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Loss of drive
_
Freewheel control in
1
Place freewheel
control in
"DISENGAGED"
position.
"ENGAGED"
position.
2
Debds on steering plate (if
2.
See "CLEANING"
in the
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3
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
3
Replace motion drive belt.
or broken.
4
Air trapped in transmission during
4
Purge transmission.
shipment or servicing.
5
Axle key missing.
5
Install axle keyat rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL"
in the
Service and Adjustments section.
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Engine
"backfires"
1
Engine
throttle
control
not
se_ I
Move throttle control between
when turninq
between half and full speed (fasl
half and full speed (fast) position
engine
"OFF"
position before stopping
engine,
before stopping engine.
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Engine
dieswhen
1
Reverse operation system (ROS)
1
Turn ign;tion key to ROB "ON"
tractor
is shifted
is not "ON" while mower or other
position. See Operation
section.
into reverse
attachment
is engaged,
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