TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Engine | clicks but | 1 | Weak | or dead | battery. |
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will not | start | 2 | Corroded | battery | terminals. | 2 | Clean | battery | terminals. |
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| 3 | Loose | or damaged | wiring. |
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| 4 | Faulty | solenoid | or starter. |
| 4 | Check/replace |
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Loss of power | 1 | Cutting | too | much | grass/too | fast. | 1 | Raise | cutting |
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| 2 | Throttle |
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| of grass, | leaves | and | 3 | Clean | underside | of mower | |||||||||
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| trash | under | mower. |
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| 4 | Dirty | air |
| filter. |
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| 4 | Clean/replace |
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| 5 | Low oil | level/dirty | oil. |
| 5 | Check |
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| 6 | Faulty | spark | plug. |
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| 6 | Clean | & regap | or change | spark plug. | |||||||
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| 7 | Dirty | fuel | filter. |
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| 7 | Replace | fuel |
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| 8 | Stale | or |
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| Water | in fuel. |
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10Spark plug wire loose.
11Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12Dirty/clogged muffler.
13Loose or damaged wiring.
14Carburetor out of adjustment.
15Engine valves out of adjustment.
Excessive vibration | 1 | Worn, bent or loose blade. |
2Bent blade mandrel.
3Loose/damaged part(s).
Engine | continues | to | Faulty | presence | ||
run when operator |
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leaves | seat with | atta= |
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chment | clutch engaged |
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Poor | cut | = uneven | 1 | Worn, | bent or loose | blade. |
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2Mower deck not level.
3Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4Bent blade mandrel.
5Clogged mower deck vent from
10Connect & tighten spark plug wire.
11Clean engine air screen/fins.
12Clean/replace muffler.
13Check all wiring.
14See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.
15Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
3Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other
1Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2Level mower deck.
3Clean underside of mower housing.
4Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
5Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
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