TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEMCAUSE
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.Worn, bent or loose blade.
. 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.
CORRECTION
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
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"
1.Light switch is "OFF".
2.Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
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 alternator.
1.Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3.Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.
. Engine throttle control not set between half and full
speed (fast) position before stopping engine.
1.Turn light switch "ON".
2.Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3.Check/replace light switch.
4.Check wiring and connections.
5.Replace fuse.
1.Replace battery.
2.Check/clean all connections.
3.Replace regulator.
4.Replace alternator.
1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2.Replace motion drive belt.
3.Purge transmission.
. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.
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