TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate
PROBLEM
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSECORRECTION
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
. Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
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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.
1.Worn, bent or loose blade.
2.Bentblade mand_l.
3.Loose/damaged part(s).
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 carburetor, 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 when . Reverse operation system
tractor is shifted(ROS) is not "ON" while
into reversemower or other attachment is engaged.
1.Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section.
Engine | continues | . | Faulty |
to run | when |
| presence control system. |
operator leaves seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
,Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected
contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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