TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Lossofpower

CAUSE

. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

3.Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4.Dirty air filter.

5.Low oil level/dirty oi1.

6.Faulty spark plug.

7.Dirty fuel filter.

8.Stale or dirty fuel.

9.Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring. 14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

CORRECTION

1.Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

2.Adjust throttle control.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/replace air filter.

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.Drain fuel tank and carbure tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11 .Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive

1.

Worn,

bent

or loose blade.

vibretion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Bent

blade

mandrel.

 

 

 

3.

Loose/damaged

part(s).

Engine

continues

1.

Faulty

operator-safety

to run

 

 

presence control

system.

when

operator

 

 

 

 

 

leaves

seat with

 

 

 

 

 

with

attachment

 

 

 

 

 

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

. Mower deck not level.

3.Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

. Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

15. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

3.Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. -13ghten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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