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Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundit againstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntil a[I movingparts
havecometo acompletestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation
orwhile performingany adjustmentsor repairs.
Thissectionaddressesminorserviceissues.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME_.
EngineFailstostart
Enginerunserratic
1. Bladecontroldisengaged.
2. Sparkplugbootdisconnected.
3. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel.
4. Enginenotprimed(Ifequippedwith primer).
5. Faultysparkplug.
6. Engineflooded.
7. Blockedfuel line.
1. Sparkplugbootloose.
2. Stalefuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Blockedfuel line.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoillevellow.
2. Airflow restricted.
Occasionalskips(hesitates) 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faulty,or gaptoowide.
2. Dirtyaircleaner.
Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladelooseorunbalanced.
2. Bentcuttingblade.
Mowerwill notmulchgrass 1. Wetgrass.
Unevencut
2. Excessivelyhighgrass.
3. Dullblade.
1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly.
2. Dullblade.
1. Engagebladecontrol.
2. Connectwireto sparkboot.
3. Filltankwith dean,freshgasoline.
4. PrimeengineasinstructedintheOperationsection.
5. Clean,adjustgap,orreplace.
6. Waitafewminutesto restart.
7. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCenterto havefuelline
cleaned.
1. Connectandtightensparkplugboot.
2. Filltankwith dean,freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Runengineuntilitstopsfrom lackoffuel.Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. RefertoAirCleanerinEngineMaintenancesection.
6. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCenterto havefuelline
cleaned.
1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Cleanareaaroundandontop of engine.
1. Adjustgap.Referto SparkPluginEngineMaintenancesection.
1. Resetgaporreplacesparkplug.
2. RefertoAirCleanerinEngineMaintenancesection.
1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balanceblade.
2. Replaceblade.
1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet; waituntil
laterto cut.
2. Mowonceat ahighcuttingheight,thenmowagainatdesired
heightor makeanarrowercuttingpath.
3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
1. Adjustcuttingheightleveronrightfront andrightrearwheelto
sameposition.
2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
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