TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Loss of power | 6. | Faulty | spark | plug. |
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| 7. | Dirty | fuel | filter. |
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| 8. | Stale | or | dirty fuel. |
| 8. | Empty fuel tank and refill tank | ||||||||||
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| 10. Spark | plug | wire | loose. | 10. | Connect | and | tighten | spark | ||||||||
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| 11. | Dirty | engine | air | screen/fins. | 11. | Clean | engine | air | screen/fins. | |||||||
| 12. | Dirty/clogged |
| muffler. | 12. | Clean/replace | muffler. | ||||||||||
| 13. Loose | or | damaged | wiring. | 13. | Check | all | wiring. |
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| 15. Engine valves | out of | 15. | Contact | a Sears |
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Excessive | 1. | Worn, | bent | or | loose | blade. | 1. | Replace | blade. | Tighten blade | |||||||
vibration |
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| 2. | Bent | blade | mandrel. |
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| 3. | Loose/damaged |
| part(s). | 3. | Tighten | loose | part(s). | |||||||||
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Engine dies when tractor is shifted
into reverse
Engine continues to run when
operator leaves seat with
attachment
,Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment is engaged.
,Faulty
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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.
clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven | , | Worn, | bent | or loose blade. | 1. | Replace blade. Tighten blade |
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| 2. | Mower | deck | not level. | 2. | Level mower deck. |
3.Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3. Clean underside of mower
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4. | Bent | blade | mandrel. |
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5. | Clogged | mower | deck | vent | 5. | Clean | around mandrels to | ||||
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