TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEMCAUSE
Mower blades will 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. not rotate
2Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3Frozen idler pulley.
4Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass | 1 Engine speed too slow. |
discharge
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.
10 Improper blades used.
11Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) | not | 1 | Light | switch | is | "OFF". | |
working |
| 2 | Bulb(s) or lamp(s) | burned out. | |||
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| 3 | Faulty | light | switch. |
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| 4 | Loose | or damaged | wiring. | ||
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| 5 | Blown | fuse. |
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Battery will | not | 1 | Bad battery | cell(s). |
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charge |
| 2 | Poor | cable | connections. | ||
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| 3 | Faulty | regulator | (if so equipped). | ||
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| 4 | Faulty | alternator. |
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CORRECTION
1Remove obstruction.
2Replace mower drive belt.
3Replace idler pulley.
4Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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 belt.
9Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
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1Turn light switch "ON".
2Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3Check/replace light switch.
4Check wiring and connections.
5Replace fuse.
1Replace battery.
2Check/clean all connections.
3Replace regulator.
4Replace alternator.
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