TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM |
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Mower blades will | 1. | Obstruction | in clutch | |||
not rotate |
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| 2. | Worn/damaged |
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| drive belt. |
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| 3. | Frozen | idler | pulley. | ||
| 4. | Frozen | blade | mandrel. | ||
Poor grass | 1. | Engine | speed | too slow. | ||
discharge |
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| 2. | Travel | speed | too fast. | ||
| 3. | Wet grass. |
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| 4. | Mower | deck |
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| 5. | Low/uneven | tire | air | ||
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| 6. | Wom, | bent | or loose blade. | ||
| 7. | Buildup of grass, leaves | ||||
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| 8. Mower drive belt worn. | |||||
9. Blades improperly installed.
CORRECTION
1.Remove obstruction.
2.Replace mower drive belt.
3, Replace idler pulley.
4.Replace blade mandrel.
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.Improper | blades used. | 10.Replace with blades listed |
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11 .Clogged | mower deck vent | 11 .Clean around mandrels to |
holes from buildup of grass, | open vent holes. | |
leaves, | and trash around |
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mandrels. |
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Headlight(s) not | 1. | Switch is "OFF". |
working | 2. | Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. |
(If so equipped) | 3. | Faulty light switch. |
| 4. | Loose or damaged widng. |
| . | Blown fuse. |
1.Tum switch =ON".
2.Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3.Check/replace light switch.
4.Check wiring and connec tions.
5.Replace fuse.
Battery will not | 1. | Bad battery cell(s). | 1. | Replace battery. |
charge | 2. | Poor cable connections, | 2. | Check/clean all connec |
tions.
Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.Faulty alternator.
1.Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOV_' position for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
3.Replace regulator.
4.Replace alternator.
. Move throttle control to
=SLOV_' position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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