TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Mower | blades will | 1. | Obstruction | in clutch | 1. | Remove | obstruction. |
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| mower drive | 2. | Replace | mower | drive | belt. | |||
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| 3. | Frozen | idler | pulley. | 3. | Replace | idler pulley. |
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| 4. | Frozen | blade | mandrel. | 4. | Contact | a Sears | or other | ||||
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Poor | grass | 1. | Engine | speed | too slow. | 1. | Place throttle control | in | |||||
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| 2. | Travel | speed | too | fast. | 2. | Shift to slower speed. |
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| 3. | Wet grass. |
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| 4. | Mower | deck | not | level. | 4. | Level mower | deck. |
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5.Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.
6. | Worn, | bent | or loose blade. | 6. | Replace/sharpen | blade. | ||
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7. | Buildup | of grass, | leaves and | 7. | Clean underside | of mower | ||
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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 | ||
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11. | Clogged | mower | deck vent | 11. | Clean | around mandrels to | |
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| leaves, and trash | around |
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Headlight(s) not working
if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"
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 between half and full speed (fast) position before stoppin.( engine.
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 between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.
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