TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction in clutch

1.

Remove obstruction.

not rotate

 

mechanism.

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged mower drive

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

 

belt.

 

 

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Contact a Sears or other

 

 

 

 

qualifi ed service center.

Poor grass

1.

Engine speed too slow.

1.

Place throttle control in

discharge

 

 

 

“FAST” position.

 

2.

Travel speed too fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

 

3.

Wet grass.

3.

Allow grass to dry before

 

 

 

 

mowing.

 

4.

Mower deck not level.

4.

Level mower deck.

 

5.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air

 

 

 

 

pressure.

 

6.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade.

 

 

 

 

Tighten blade bolt.

 

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and

7.

Clean underside of mower

 

 

trash under mower.

 

housing.

 

8.

Mower drive belt worn.

8.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

9.

Blades improperly installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge

 

 

 

 

down.

 

10. Improper blades used.

10. Replace with blades listed in

 

 

 

 

this manual.

 

11. Clogged mower deck vent

11. Clean around mandrels to

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

open vent holes.

 

 

leaves, and trash around

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Light switch is “OFF”.

1.

Turn light switch “ON”.

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

 

5.

Blown fuse.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery will not

1.

Bad battery cell(s).

1.

Replace battery.

charge

2.

Poor cable connections.

2.

Check/clean all connections.

 

3.

Faulty regulator

3.

Replace regulator.

 

 

(if so equipped).

 

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

4.

Replace alternator.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of drive

1.

Freewheel control in

1.

Place freewheel control in

 

 

“disengaged” position.

 

“engaged” position.

 

2.

Motion drive belt worn,

2.

Replace motion drive belt.

 

 

damaged, or broken.

 

 

 

3.

Air trapped in transmission

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

during shipment or servicing.

 

 

Engine “backfires”

1.

Engine throttle control not set

1.

Move throttle control

when turning

 

between half and full speed

 

between half and full speed

engine “OFF”

 

(fast) position before stopping

 

(fast) position before

 

 

engine.

 

stopping engine.

 

 

 

 

 

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