TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

Loss of drive

Debris on steering plate (if

 

equipped).

2

Motion drive belt worn, damaged,

 

or broken.

3

Axle key missing.

CORRECTION

1See "CLEANING" in the maintenance section.

2Replace motion drive belt.

3Install axle key at rear wheel. See "TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the

Service and Adjustments section.

Engine "backfires" when turning

engine "OFF"

Engine dies when tractor is shifted

into reverse

Mower will not operate

1 Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttlecontrol between

between

half and full speed (fast)

half and full speed (fast) position

position

before stopping engine,

before stopping engine.

1 Reverse operation system (ROS)

1 Turn ignition

key to ROS

"ON"

is not "ON" while mower or other

position. See

Operation

section.

attachment is engaged.

 

 

 

Bagger or optional

rear

Check bagger or optional rear

discharge

deflector

is not

discharge deflector for proper

installed

correctly.

 

installation

 

 

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