TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Loss of power | 7. | Dirty | fuel | filter. |
(continued) | 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).
CORRECTION
7.Replace fuel filter.
8.Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
9.Empty fuel tank and car buretor, 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.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.
Engine dies whet tractor is shifted
into reverse
Engine continues to run when
operator leaves seat with
attach merit
clutch engaged
, Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged.
1.Faulty
1.Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section.
,Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
Poor | cut = unever_ | 1. | Worn, | bent | or loose blade. | 1. | Replace |
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| 5. | Clogged | mower | deck | vent | 5. | Clean |
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Mower | blades wil | 1. | Obstruction |
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| 3. | Frozen | idler | pulley. |
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