PROBLEM |
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Engine fails to start | 1. Blade control handle disengaged | |||
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| 2. Spark plug wire disconnected | ||
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| 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel | ||
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| 4. Blocked fuel line | ||
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| 5. Faulty spark plug | ||
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Spark plug wire loose | ||
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| 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel | ||
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| 3. Vent in gas cap plugged | ||
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| 4. Water or dirt in fuel system | ||
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| 5. Dirty air cleaner | ||
Engine overheats | 1. | Engine oil level low | ||
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| 2. Air flow restricted | ||
I Occasional | skip | 1. | Spark plug gap too close | |
(hesitates) | at high |
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Idles poorly |
| 1. | Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide | |
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| 2. Dirty air cleaner | ||
Excessive vibration | 1. | Cutting blade loose or unbalanced | ||
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| 2. Bent cutting blade | ||
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| 3. Bent engine | crankshaft | |
Mower will not | 1. Wet grass |
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mulch grass | 2. | Excessively | high grass | |
| 3. Dutl blade |
Uneven cut | 1. Wheels not in same height position |
| 2. Dull blade |
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.Engage blade control handle.
2.Connect wire to spark plug.
3.Fill tank with fresh, clean fuel.
4.Clean fuel line.
5.Clean, adjust gap or replace.
1.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.Clean fuel line, fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline,
3. Clear vent.
4, Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5.Clean air cleaner. Refer to Maintenance section of this manual.
1.Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.Clean lawn mower engine.
1.Adjust gap to .030 inches.
1.Reset gap to .030 inches or replace spark plug.
2.Clean air cleaner following instructions on page 13.
1.Tighten blade and adapter, balance blade.
2.Replace blade.
3.Contact your SEARS Service Center.
1.Wait until later to cut.
2.Mow once at a high cutting height, ther mow again at desired height. Make a narrower cutting swath (1/2) width. Do not cut off more than 1/3 of the total length.
3.Sharpen or replace blade.
1. Place all four wheels in same relative height position.
2, Sharpen or replace blade.
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center
or call
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