TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Loss of power | 3. | of grass, | leaves |
(continued) | and trash | under | mower. |
4.Dirty air filter.
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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Engine | continues | 1. | Faulty | |||
to run when |
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operator | leaves |
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seat with |
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clutch engaged |
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CORRECTION
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 carburetor, 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.
1.Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Poor cut - uneven | 1. | Worn, | bent | or loose | blade. | ||
| 2. Mower deck not level. | ||||||
| 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, | ||||||
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| 4. | Bent | blade | mandrel. |
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| . | Clogged | mower | deck | vent | ||
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| leaves, | and | trash | around | ||
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Mower blades wil | 1. | Obstruction | in clutch |
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not rotate |
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1.Replace blade. Tighten 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.
1.Remove obstruction.
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