Trouble |
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| Possible | Cause |
Belt comes off | 1. | Belt too loose; stretched | |||
| 2. | Broken | or weak idler spring | ||
Belt shreds | 1. | Belt guides or guards | incorrectly adjusted | ||
| 2. | Pulleys | not aligned |
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| 3. | Pulley |
| rusted or in otherwise bad condition; | |
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| frozen |
| bearing |
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Engine will not crank | 1. | Blade | engagement pedal engaged and/or brake | ||
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| pedal | not engaged |
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2.Battery installed incorrectly
3.Battery dead or weak.
4.Blown fuse or circuit breaker
5.Engine ground wire loose.
Engine cranks but will 1. Throttle/choke not in starting position. not start
2.No fuel to the carburetor
3.Fuel line or
4.No spark to spark plug
5.Faulty spark plug
6.Dirty air cleaner
Engine smokes | 1. | Engine | oil has been overfilled |
| 2. | Dipstick | not seated or broken |
Remedy
1.Readjust belt. Replace if needed.
2.Replace. Order with correct part number from Parts List in this manual.
1.Adjust belt guides and guards so that these are approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt when engaged.
2.Realign pulleys to be within approximately 1/16 inch of each other. Check with straight edge. Make sure fastening hardware is tight.
3.Replace pulleys. Order with correct part number from the Parts List in this manual. Adjust new pulleys to 1/16 ".
1.Brake pedal must be depressed and blade engagement pedal disengaged.
2.Install the battery with negative terminal attached to the black ground wire. Attach the positive terminal to the red wire which goes to the solenoid. Charge the battery fully before installation.
3.Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level is low, fill to just below split rings with water. Charge with 6 Amp. charger until fully charged. If this does not work, replace battery.
4.Replace fuse following instructions on page 19.
5.Make sure the black ground wire runs from engine to frame or mounting bolt.
1.Place throttle control/choke in correct
position.
2.Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline.
3.Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary.
4.Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine block about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at Sears or other qualified service centers.
5.To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the electrode. Replace if it does not.
6.If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as needed.
1.Check oil level.
2.Replace defective part.
NOTE: If you need further assistance, call the Craftsman Help line at
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