
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
See appropdate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Lossofpower | 1. | Cutting | too | much | grass/too | 1. | Set | in | =Higher |
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| 2. | Throttle | in "CHOKE" | 2. | Adjust | throttle |
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| 3. | 3. | Clean | underside | of | mower | ||||||||||
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| 4. | Dirty | air filter. |
| 4. | Clean/replace |
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| 5. | Low | oil level/dirty | oil. | 5. | Check | oil | level/change | oil. | |||||||
| 6. | Faulty | spark | plug. |
| 6. | Clean | and regap | or | change | ||||||
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| 7. | Dirty | fuel filter. |
| 7. | Replace fuel | filter. |
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| 8. | Stale | or dirty fuel. |
| 8. | Drain fuel tank and refill with | ||||||||||
| 9. | Water | in fuel. |
| 9. | fresh | gasoline. |
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| filter. |
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| 10. | Spark | plug | wire loose. | 10.Connect |
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| plug | wire. |
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| 11. | Dirty | engine | air screen/fins. | 11.Clean |
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| 12. | Dirty/clogged | muffler. | 12. | Clean/replace |
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| 13. | Loose | or damaged | wiring. | f3.Check | all | wiring. |
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| 14. | Carburetor | out of |
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Excessive | 1. | Worn, | bent | or | loose | blade. | ||||
vibration |
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| 2. | Bent | blade |
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Engine | continues | 1. | Faulty | |||||||
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when | operator |
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leaves | seat with |
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with attachment |
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clutch | engaged |
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Poor cut - uneven | . | Worn, | bent | or | loose | blade. | ||||
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| 2. | Mower | deck | not | level. | ||||
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| 3. | Buildup | of | grass, | leaves, | ||||
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| 4. | Bent | blade |
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| 5. | Clogged | mower | deck vent | |||||
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15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Replace blade mandrel.
3.Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.Level mower deck.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
4.Replace blade mandrel.
5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
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