TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
See appropriate section Jn manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Mower | blades | will | 1, | Obstruction | in clutch | 1, | Remove | obstruction. |
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| 2, | Worn/damaged | mower | 2, | Replace | mower | drive | belt, | ||||||||
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| 3, | Frozen | idler pulley, | 3, | Replace | idler | pulley. |
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| 4, | Frozen | blade | mandrel. | 4, | Replace | blade mandrel, | |||||||||
Poor grass |
| 1, | Engine | speed | too | slow, | 1. | Place | throttle | control in | ||||||||
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| too | fast, | 2. | Shift to slower | speed. |
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| 3, | Wet grass. |
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| 4. | Mower | deck | not level. | 4. | Level | mower | deck. |
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| 5. | Low/uneven | tire | air | 5. | Check tires for proper air | ||||||||||
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| 6. | Worn, | bent or loose blade. | 6. | Replace!sharpen | blade. | ||||||||||
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| Tighten | blade | bolt. |
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| 7, | Buildup | of grass, leaves | 7. | Clean | underside | of mower | |||||||||
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| 8. | Mower | drive | belt worn, | 8. | Replace | mower | drive | belt. | |||||||
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| 9, | Blades | improperly | installed. | 9. | Reinstall | blades | sharp | edge | |||||||
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| 10. | Improper | blades | used. | 10. | Replace | with | blades listed | ||||||||
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| 11. | Clogged | mower | deck vent | 11. | Clean | around | mandrels to | ||||||||
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Headlight(s) | not | 1. | Switch | Js"OFF", |
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| 2, | Bulb(s) | or lamp(s) | burned ou 2. | Replace | bulb(s) | or lamp(s). | ||||||||||
(if so | equipped) | 3. | Faulty | light switch, |
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| 4. | Loose | or damaged | wiring, | 4. | Check wiring and connec- | ||||||||||
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| 5. | Blown | fuse. |
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| 5. | Replace | fuse. |
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"
1, Bad battery cell(s),
2.Poor cable connections,
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4.Faulty alternator,
1.Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1, Replace battery.
2, Check/clean all connec- tions.
3, Replace regulator,
4, Replace alternator.
,Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine,
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