TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

CORRECTION

 

Mower blades will

3.

Frozen

idler

pulley.

3.

Replace

idler pulley.

not rotate (con't)

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

4.

Contact

aSears

or other

 

 

 

 

 

 

qualified service

center.

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed

too slow.

discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Travel speed

too

 

fast.

 

3.

Wet grass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Mower

deck

not level.

 

5.

Low/uneven tire

air

pressure.

 

6.

Worn, bent

or loose

blade.

 

7.

Buildup

 

of grass,

 

leaves and

 

 

trash under

mower.

 

 

8.

Mower

drive

belt worn.

 

9.

Blades

improperly

installed.

 

10.

Improper

blades

 

used.

 

11.

Clogged

mower

deck vent

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

 

leaves,

and trash

around

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

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.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7.Clean underside of mower housing.

8.Replace mower drive belt.

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

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".

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 connections.

 

5.

Blown

fuse.

5.

Replace

fuse.

 

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

. Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

. Faulty alternator.

1.Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.

2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3.Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connections.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2.Replace motion drive belt.

3.Purge transmission.

Engine "backfires" . Engine throttle control not

when turningset at "SLOW" position for 30

engine "OFF"seconds before stopping engine.

1.Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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