TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
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. |
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| 9. | Water | in | fuel. |
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| 10. | Spark | plug | wire | loose. | |||
| 11. | Dirty | engine | air | screen/fins. | |||
| 12. | Dirty/clogged |
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| 13. | Loose | or | damaged | wiring. | |||
| 14. | Carburetor |
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| 15. | Engine valves |
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Excessive | 1. | Worn, | bent | or | loose | blade. | ||
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2.Bent blade mandrel.
3.Loose/damaged part(s).
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 carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline 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 | |
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2. | Contact | a Sears | or other | |
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3. | Tighten | loose | part(s). | |
| Replace | damaged | parts. | |
Engine dies when tractor is shifted
into reverse
Engine continues to run when
operator leaves seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
1.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 - uneven | , | Worn, | bent |
| or loose | blade. | 1. | Replace | blade. | Tighten | blade | ||||||
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| 2. | Mower | deck | not | level. | 2. | Level | mower | deck. |
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| 3. | Buildup | of | grass, | leaves, and | 3. | Clean |
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| 4. | Bent | blade |
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| 5. | Clogged | mower | deck | vent | 5. | Clean |
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