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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
Engine does not
die when tractor is
shifted into re-
verse with ignition
key in the "on"
position.
Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with attach-
ment clutch
engaged
9. Water in fuel.
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
.
Reverse operation system
(ROS) is not "ON" while
mower or other attachment
is engaged.
Faulty Reverse operation
system (ROS).
.
1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13. Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Turn ignition key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation section.
1. Check wiring and connect-
ions. If not corrected, con-
tact Sears or other qualified
service center.
1. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected
contact Sears or other
qualified service center.
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