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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manuam unmess directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTmON
1. Remove obstruction.
Mower blades will
not rotate
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.
,
8.
9.
10.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves
and trash under mower.
Mower
drh!e belt worn.
Blades
improperly
installed.
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
ou
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
drh!e 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.
ChecWreplace
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.
,
Move throttle
control
to
"SLOW"
position
and allow
to idle for 30 seconds
before
stopping
engine.
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