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Disconnect
the spark plugwire andground i tagainst theengine to prevent
unintended s tarting.Before performing anytypeofmaintenance/service,
disengage allcontrols andstoptheengine. W aituntilall moving parts
have come toa complete s top.Always wearsafety glasses duringoperation
or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
This sectionaddresses minor service issues. Tolocate thenearest S ears Service Center orto schedule service, c allthe followingtoll freenumber:1-888-
331-4569.
Engine F ails to start
Engine runserratic
1. Blade control d isengaged.
2. Spark plugbootdisconnected.
3. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel.
4. Engine notprimed(Ifequipped with primer).
5. Faultyspark p lug.
6.
7.
Engineflooded.
Blocked f uel line.
1. Engage bladecontrol.
2. Connect wireto sparkboot.
3. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
4. Prime engine asinstructed inthe Operation s ection.
5. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
1. Spark plugbootloose.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Blocked f uel line.
Engine o verheats
1. Engine o il levellow.
1.
2. Airflow restricted.
2.
Occasional skips(hesitates)
1. Spark pluggaptoo close.
1.
Idles poorly
1. Spark plugfouled, f aulty,orgaptoo wide.
1.
2. Dirtyaircleaner.
2.
Excessive vibration
1. Cuttingbladeloose orunbalanced.
1.
2. Bentcutting blade.
2.
Mowerwill not mulchgrass
1. Wetgrass.
1.
Uneven cut
2. Excessively highgrass.
3. Dullblade.
1. Wheels not positioned correctly.
Dullblade.
6. Waitafew minutes to restart.
7. Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to have fuelline
cleaned.
1. Connectand t ightensparkplugboot.
2. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
3. Clear v ent.
4. Run engineuntilit stops fromlackoffuel. Refill w ith fresh fuel.
5. Refer t o AirCleaner Maintenance inthe Engine Manual.
6. Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to have fuelline
cleaned.
Fillcrankcase withproperoil.
Clean area around andontop ofengine.
Adjustgap. R efer t o Spark PlugMaintenance in Engine M anual.
Reset g apor replace s parkplug.
Refer t o AirCleaner Maintenance inthe Engine Manual.
Tighten bladeandadapter. Balance b lade.
Replace b lade.
Donotmowwhengrass iswet;wait until
laterto cut.
2. Mowonceat ahighcuttingheight,thenmowagainat desired
heightor make a narrower c uttingpath.
3. Sharpen o r replace blade.
1. Adjustcuttingheightleveronrightfront andrightrearwheelto
sameposition.
2. Sharpen o r replace blade.
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