TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Loss | of power | 6. | Faulty |
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| 7. | Dirty | fuel | filter. |
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| 11. | Dirty | engine | air screen/fins. | ||||
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| 12. | Dirty/clogged | muffler. | |||||
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Excessive |
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vibration |
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Engine | dies when | , | Reverse | operation | system | |||||
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tractor | is | shifted |
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Engine | continues | , | Faulty |
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operator | leaves |
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clutch | engaged |
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CORRECTION
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 a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Poor cut - uneven | , | Worn, | bent | or loose | blade. | 1. | Replace |
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| 2. | Mower | deck | not | level. | 2. | Level | mower | deck. |
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| 3. | Buildup | of | grass, | leaves, and | 3. | Clean |
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| 4. | Bent | blade |
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| 5. | Clogged | mower | deck | vent | 5. | Clean |
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