TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
IPROBLEM CAUSEPoor cut -uneven 1cutting 2
3
4
CORRECTION
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 mandrels,,
1Replace blade. Tighten blade bolto
2 Level mower deck.
3Clean underside of mower
housing_
4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Mower blades will 1Obstruction inclutch mechanism.. 1
not rotate 2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt, 2
3Frozen idler pulley 3
4 Frozen blade mandrel 4
Poor grass 1 Engine speed too slow., 1discharge
2 Travel speed too fast, 2
3 Wet grass. 3
4Mower deck not level 4
5Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5
6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 6
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and 7
trash under mower.
8Mower drive belt worn,, 8
9Blades improperly installed, 9
10 Improper blades used, 10
1'1 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Remove obstruction,,
Replace mower drive bell
Replace idler pulley,,
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position,,
Shift to slower speed,
Allow grass to dry before mowing,
Level mower deck°
Check tires for proper PSt_
Replace/sharpen blade° Tighten
blade bolt,
Clean underside of mower
housing,
Replace mower drive bell
Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
Replace with blades listed in
this manual,,
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch_
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse,
1 Turn light switch "ON"_
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s),
3Check/replace light switch°
4Check wiring and connections°
5Replace fuse_
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