
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in rnanual unless directed to Sears service center
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Loss of power | 9 | Water | in fuel. |
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| 10 | Spark | plug | wire | loose. | 10 | Connect | & tighten | spark | plug wire. | |||
| 11 | Dirty | engine | air | screen/fins. | 11 | Clean | engine | air | screen/fins. | |||
| 12 | Dirty/clogged | muffler. | 12 | Clean/replace |
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| 13 | Loose | or damaged wiring. | 13 | Check | all wiring. |
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| 14 | Carburetor | out | of adjustment. | 14 | See | "To Adjust | Carburetor" | in | ||||
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15 Engine valves out of adjustment.
Excessive vibration 1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2 Bent blade mandrel.
15Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
Engine continues to
run when operator leaves seat with attach-
ment clutch engaged
Poor cut = uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
POOr grass
discharge
3 | Loose/damaged |
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1 | Faulty | presence |
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1 | Worn, |
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2 | Mower |
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3 | Buildup | of grass, | leaves, |
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5 | Clogged | mower | deck | vent | from | 5 | Clean | around | mandrels |
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1 | Obstruction | in clutch | mechanism. | 1 | Remove | obstruction. |
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2 | Worn/damaged |
| mower | drive | belt | 2 | Replace | mower | drive | belt. |
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3 | Frozen |
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1 | Engine |
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2 | Travel | speed | too | fast. |
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3 | Wet | grass. |
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4 | Mower |
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5 | Low/uneven | tire | air pressure. |
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6 | Worn, |
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7 | Buildup | of grass, | leaves | and |
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8 | Mower |
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9 | Blades |
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10 | Improper | blades | used. |
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11 | Clogged | mower | deck | vent | holes | 11 | Clean | around | mandrels |
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