TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEMCAUSE
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch
not rotatemechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3.Frozen idler pulley.
4.Frozen blade mandrel.
CORRECTION
1.Remove obstruction.
2.Replace mower drive belt.
3.Replace idler pulley.
4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
Poor grass1. 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.Wom, 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 working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires" _henturnlng _ngine"OFF"
1.Switch is "OFF.
2.Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned ou
3.Faulty light switch.
4.Loose or damaged wiring.
5.Blown fuse.
1.Bad battery cell(s).
2.Poor cable connections.
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.Faulty altemator.
,Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
1.Turn switch "ON".
2.Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3.Check/replace light switch.
4.Check wiring and connec- tions.
5.Replace fuse.
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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