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PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Engine conUnues

to run

Faulty

operator-safety

presence control system.

when

operator leaves seat

 

 

 

 

with

attachment

clutch

 

 

 

 

engaged

 

 

 

 

 

Poorcut-uneven

1.

Worn, bent

orloose

blade,

 

 

2.

Mower

deck

not level.

3, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4.Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. I1not corrected, contact Sears Service Center/Department.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade boil

2.Level mower deck,

3.Clean underside of mower housing°

4Replace blade mandrel.

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent hotes_

Mower bladeswlll not rotate

Poor grass discharge

1.Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2.Wain/damaged mowerdnve belt, 3, Frozen idler pulley

4, Frozen blade mandrel

tEngine speed too slow

2o Travel speed too fast

3.Wet grass

4, Mower deck not level

5, Low/uneven tire air pressure

6Worn, bent or loose blade

7Buttdup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8,. Mower dr;ve belt worn,

9Blades improperly instafled,

10 improper blades used

t 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1, Remove obstruction_

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel,

1 Race threlt[e control in "FAST" position.

2.Shift to slower speed.

&Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4 Level mower deck,

5 Check tires for proper air pressure.

6 Rep]acetsharpen blade, Tighten blade bolt.

7 Clean underside of mower housing.

8.Replace mower drive bell

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not worldng

1.

Switch

is "OFF".

(if so equipped)

2.

Bulb(s)

bumedout.

 

&

Faulty

light SwitCh,r

 

4.

Loose

or damaged wiring

 

5,

Blown

fuse.

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1 "rum switch "ON",

2.Replace bulb(s),

3Checldrepiace light switch,

4.Check wiring and connections.

5.Replace fuse.

Battery willnot charge

Engine "backfires" when turning engine

"OFF"

1 Bad battery ceil(s)

2, Poor cable connections

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW' posilion for 30 seconds before stopping engine,

1, Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connection&

3Replace regulator, 4, Replace alternator,

Move throttle control to 'SLOW'positionand allow toidle for30 seconds belore stepping engine_

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