TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEMCAUSE
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
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4.Dirty air filter.
5.Low oil level/dirty oil.
6.Faulty spark plug.
7.Dirty fuel filter.
8.Stale or dirty fuel.
9.Water in fuel.
10.Spark plug wire loose.
11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12.Dirty/clogged muffler.
13.Loose or damaged wiring.
14.Carburetor out of adjustment.
15.Engine valves out of adjustment.
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Engine | dies when | , | Reverse operation | system | |||||
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engaged
CORRECTION
1.Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
2.Adjust throttle control.
3.Clean underside of mower
housing.
4.Clean/replace air filter.
5.Check oil level/change oil.
6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7.Replace fuel filter.
8.Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
9.Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline and replace fuel filter.
10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11.Clean engine air screen/fins.
12.Clean/replace muffler.
13.Check all wiring.
14.See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments section.
15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
3.Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
1.Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section.
1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected
contact Sears or other qualified service center.
2.Mower deck not level.
3.Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Level mower deck.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
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