TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Loss _ power | . | Cutting | too much | grass/too | |
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| and | trash under | mower. | |
| . | Dirty | air | filter. |
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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.
Excessive | 1. | Worn, | bent | or loose blade. | ||
vibration |
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| 2. | Bent | blade | mandrel. | |
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| 3. | Loose/damaged | part(s). | ||
Enginecontinues | 1. | Faulty | ||||
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clutch | engaged |
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CORRECTION
1.Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.
2.Adjust throttle control.
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 carbure tor, 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.
. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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.
1.Replace blade. ]]ghten blade bolt.
2.Level mower deck.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
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