TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor grass discharge (continued)
CAUSE
3.Wetgmss.
4.Mower deck not level.
5.Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6.Worn, bent or loose blade.
7.Buildupof grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8.Mower drive belt worn.
9.Blades improperlyinstalled.
10oImproper blades used.
11, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildupof grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
CORRECTION
3.Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4.Level mower deck.
5.Check tires for properair pressure.
6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7.Clean undersideof mower
housing.
8, Replace mower drive belt.
9.Reinstall bladessharp edge down.
10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrelsto open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"
1. | Switch is"OFP. | 1. | Turn switch "ON". | |||
2. | Bulb(s)or lamp(s) burned out. | 2. | Replace | bulb(s) | or lamp(s). | |
3. | Faulty light switch. | 3. | Check/replace | light switch. | ||
4. | Loose or damaged wiring. | 4. | Check wiringand connections. | |||
5. | Blown fuse. |
| 5. | Replace fuse. |
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. | Bad battery | cell(s). | 1. | Replace | battery. | |
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2. | Poor cable connections. | 2, | Check/clean all connections. | |||
3. | Faulty regulator | 3, | Replace | regulator. | ||
| (if so equipped). | 4, | Replace | alternator. | ||
. | Faulty alternator. | |||||
1. | Freewheel control in | 1. | Place freewheel | control in | ||
| "disengaged" | position. |
| "engaged" | position. | |
2. | Motion drive belt worn, | 2. | Replace | motion drive belt. | ||
| damaged, or broken. |
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3.Air trapped in transmission . Purge transmission. during shipment or servicing.
,Engine throttlecontrolnot set 1. Move throttle control
between half and full speed | between half and full speed |
(fast) positionbefore stopping | (fast) positionbefore |
engine. | stoppingengine. |
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