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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mower blades will
2. Worn/damaged mower
2. Replace mower drive belt.
not rotate (con't)
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
4. Contact aSears or other
qualified service center.
Poor grass
1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
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) bumed 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 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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.
5.
Replace
fuse.
1. Replace
battery.
2.
Check/clean
all connec-
tions.
3.
Replace
regulator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
1.
Place freewheel
control
in
"engaged"
position.
2.
Replace
motion
drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
1.
Move throttle
control to
"SLOW"
position
and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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