TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEMCAUSE

Loss of power 1. 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 oil.

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.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive

 

1.

Worn,

bent or loose

blade.

vibration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Bent

blade

mandrel.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Loose/damaged

part(s).

Engine

dies when

,

Reverse operation

system

 

tractor

is shifted

 

(ROS)

is not "ON" while

into

reverse

 

mower

or other

attachment

 

 

 

 

 

is engaged.

 

 

 

Engine

continues

,

Faulty

operator-safety

 

 

 

to run

when

 

presence

control

system.

operator

leaves

 

 

 

 

 

 

seat

with

attach-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ment

 

clutch

 

 

 

 

 

 

engaged

CORRECTION

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.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8.Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

9.Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline 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.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.

1.Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section.

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected

contact Sears or other qualified service center.

Poorcut-uneven1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Mower deck not level.

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

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

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917.27537 specifications

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