TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate
PROBLEM
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSECORRECTION
Loss of power (continued)
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to run when
operator leaves seat with attach ment
clutch engaged
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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.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Bent blade mandrel.
3.Loose/damaged part(s).
1.Faulty
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.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
9.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline 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.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Poor cut - uneven | . | Worn, | bentorloose | blade. | 1. | Replace | blade. | Tighten | ||||
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| 5. | Clogged | mower | deck vent | 5. | Clean | around mandrels to | |||||
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