TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEMCAUSE
Engine clicks but 1 Weak or dead battery. will not start
2Corroded battery terminals.
3Loose or damaged wiring.
4Faulty solenoid or starter.
Loss of power | 1 Cutting too much grass/too fast. |
2Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
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4Dirty air filter.
5Low oil level/dirty oil.
6Faulty spark plug.
7Dirty fuel filter.
8Stale or dirty fuel.
9Water in fuel.
CORRECTION
1Recharge or replace battery.
2Clean battery terminals.
3Check all wiring.
4Check/replace solenoid or starter.
1Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
2Adjust throttle control.
3Clean underside of mower housing.
4Clean/replace air filter.
5Check oil level/change oil.
6Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7Replace fuel filter.
8Empty fuel tank and refill tank witi- fresh, clean gasoline.
9Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
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| 11 | Dirty | engine | air | screen/fins. | 11 | Clean | engine | air | screen/fins. | ||||||||
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