TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
Engine clicks but will not start
Loss of power
CAUSE
1.Out of fuel.
2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3.Engine flooded.
4.Bad spark plug.
5.Dirty air filter.
6.Dirty fuel filter.
7.Water in fuel.
8.Loose or damaged wiring.
9.Carburetor out of adjustment.
10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Bad spark plug.
3.Weak or dead battery.
4.Dirty fuel filter.
5.Stale or dirty fuel.
6.Loose or damaged wiring.
7.Carburetor out of adjustment.
8.Engine valves out of adjustment.
1.Brake pedal not depressed.
2.Attachment clutch is engaged.
3.Weak or dead battery.
4.Blown fuse.
5.Corroded battery terminals.
6.Loose or damaged wiring.
7.Faulty ignition switch.
8.Faulty solenoid or starter.
9.Faulty operator presence switch(es).
1.Weak or dead battery.
2.Corroded battery terminals.
3.Loose or damaged wiring.
4.Faulty solenoid or starter.
1.Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3.
4.Dirty air filter.
5.Low oil level/dirty oil.
CORRECTION
,Fill fuel tank.
2.See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
3.Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4.Replace spark plug.
5.Clean/replace air filter.
6.Replace fuel filter.
7.Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace fuel filter. B. Check all wiring.
9.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.
10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Replace spark plug.
3.Recharge or replace battery.
4.Replace fuel filter.
5.Empty fuel tank and refill tanl with fresh, clean gasoline.
6.Check all wiring.
7.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
8.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Disengage attachment clutch.
3.Recharge or replace battery.
4.Replace fuse.
5.Clean battery terminals.
6.Check all wiring.
7.Check/replace ignition switch.
B. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Recharge or replace battery.
2.Clean battery terminals.
3.Check all wiring.
4.Check/replace solenoid or starter.
1.Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
2.Adjust throttle control.
3.Clean underside of mower housing.
4.Clean/replace air filter.
5.Check oil level/change oil.
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