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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with atta-
chment clutch engaged
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CAUSE
Weak or dead battery°
Corrodedbattery terminals.
Looseor damagedwiring.
Faultysolenoidor starter°
Cuttingtoo much grass/toofast.
Throttlein "CHOKE" position,
Build-upof grass, leaves end
trash under mower°
Dirty air filter`
Low oil level/dirtyoil.
Faulty spark plug,
Dirty fuel filter,
Stale or dirty fuel.
Water in fuel.
Spark plug wire loose.
Dirty engine air screen/fins.
Dirtylciogged muffler,
Loose or damaged wiring_
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Bent blade mandrel
Loose/damaged part(s).
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system
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CORRECTION
Rechargeor replacebattery._
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring,
Check!replace solenoid or starter,
Raise cutting height]reduce speed,
Adjust throttle control,
Clean underside of mower
housing°
Clean!replace air filter.
Check oi! level/changeoil,
Clean & regapor changespark plug
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank witr
fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fue! tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Connect & tighten spark plug wire
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Clean/replace muffler.,
Check all wiring_
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Serviceand Adjustments section+
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade. Tightenblade bolt.
Contacta Sears or otherqualified
servicecenter.
Ttghtenloosepart(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring,switches and
connections,If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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