TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Loss of power (continued)
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to run when
operator leaves seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
CAUSE
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4. Dirty air filter.
5, Low oil level/dirty oil.
6.Faulty spark plug.
7.Dirty fuel filte_
8.Stale or dirty fuel.
9.Waterin 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.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Bent blade mandrel.
3.Loose/damaged part(s).
1.Faulty
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 pars.
. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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