TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Mower blades will | 2. Worn/damaged | mower |
not rotate (con't) | drive belt, |
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3.Frozen idler pulley.
4.Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass | 1. | Engine | speed | too | slow. |
discharge | 2. | Travel | speed | too | fast. |
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| 3. | Wet grass. |
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| 4. | Mower | deck | not level. | |
| 5. | Low/uneven | tire air pressure | ||
2, Replace mower drive belt.
3.Replace idler pulley.
4.Contact aSears or other qualified service center.
1.Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2.Shift to slower speed.
3.Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4.Level mower deck.
5.Check tires for proper air pressure.
6.Worn, bent or loose blade. !6. Replace/sharpen blade.
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| Tighten | blade bolt. | |
7. | Buildup of grass, | leaves and | 7. | Clean underside | of mower | ||
| trash under | mower. |
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8. | Mower drive | belt | worn. | 8. | Replace | mower | drive belt. |
9.Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10.Improper blades used.
11 .Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not | 1. | Switch | is "OFF". |
| 1. | Turn switch "ON". |
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working | 2. | Bulb(s) | or | lamp(s) | burned out | 2. | Replace | bulb(s) or | lamp(s). | |
(if so equipped) | 3. | Faulty | light | switch. |
| 3. | Check/replace | light | switch. | |
| 4. | Loose | or damaged | wiring. | 4. | Check | wiring | and connec- | ||
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| 5. | Blown | fuse. |
| 5. | Replace | fuse. |
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Battery will not | 1. | Bad | battery | cell(s). |
charge | 2, | Poor | cable | connections. |
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.Faulty alternator.
Loss of drive | 1. Freewheel | control in |
| "disengaged" | position. |
2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3.Air trapped in transmission during, shipment or servicing.
Engine "backfires" | 1, Engine throttle control not | ||
when turning | set at "SLOW" |
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engine | position | for 30 | seconds |
"OFF" | before | stopping | engine. |
1.Replace battery.
2.Check/clean all connec- tions.
3.Replace regulator.
4.Replace alternator.
1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2.Replace motion drive belt.
3.Purge transmission.
. Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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