TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSECORRECTION

Poor cut - uneven 1

cutting2

3

4

5

Worn, bent or loose blade,,

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower_

Bent blade mandrel,

Clogged mower deck vent from

build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandreis.

ti Replace blade. Tighten blade boil,,

I

2iJ Level mower deck.

3! Clean underside of mower housing,,

4 _Contact a Sears or other qualified service center°

5Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

Mower blades will 1

not rotate

2

3

4

Obstruction

in clutch mechanism°

1

Remove

obstruction.

Worn/damaged

mower drive belt.

2

Replace

mower

drive bell

Frozen

idler

pulley.

3

Replace

idler pulley.

Frozen

blade

mandrel,

4

Contact

a Sears

or other

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

center,

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

1Engine speed too slow.

2Travel speed too fast.

3Wet grass°

4Mower deck not level.

5Low/uneven tire air pressure,

6Worn, bent or loose blade_

7Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8Mower drive belt worn°

9Blades improperly installed_

10Improper blades used°

11Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1Light switch is "OFF"_

2Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3Faulty light switch.

4Loose or damaged wiring.

5Blown fuse.

1Place throttle control in "FAST" position,,

2Shift to slower speed,.

3Allow grass to dry before mowing,

4Level mower deck,

5Check tires for proper PSI.

6Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7Clean underside of mower housing,,

8Replace mower drive bell

9Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10Replace with blades listed in this manual,

11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes°

1 Turn light switch "ON".

_2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

i3 Check/replace light switch.

_4 Check wiring and connections.

i5 Replace fuse°

3O

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917.28914 specifications

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