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Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
a completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
Thissectionaddresses minorserviceissues.Tolocate the nearestSears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
1. PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
2. Parkingbrakenotengaged.
3. Sparkplugwire disconnected.
4. Throttle/Chokecontrollevernot incorrect
startingposition.
5. Fueltankempty,or stale fuel.
Enginefailsto start
6. BIockedfuel line.
7. Faultysparkplug.
8. Engineflooded.
9. Fuse(s)blown.
1. Tractorrunningwith Chokeactivated.
2. Sparkplugwiresloose.
3. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.
4. Ventingas cap plugged.
5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.
Dirtyair cleaner.
Enginerunserratically
6. 6.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow 1.
2. Air flow restricted 2.
Enginehesitatesat high RPMs 1. Sparkpluggap set tooclose 1. Remove
Engineidlespoorly 1. Fouledspark plug 1. Replace
2. Dirtyair cleaner 2. Replace
cleaner.
1. Placeknobindisengaged(OFF)position.
2. Engageparkingbrake.
3. Connectwireto sparkplug.
4. PlaceThrottle/Chokeleverto FASTposition.
5. Filltankwith clean, fresh(less than 30days old) gas.
6. Replacefuel line.See a Searsorotherqualified
servicedealer.Replacefuel filter.Seethe Service
andMaintenancesection.
7. Clean,adjustgap or replaceplug.
8. Crankenginewith throttlein FASTposition.
9. Replacefuse.
1. Movethe Throttle/Chokecontrolleverout of the
chokeposition.
2. Connectand tightenspark plugwires.
3. Replacefuel line.See a Searsorotherqualified
servicedealer.Filltankwith clean,fresh gasoline
andreplacefuel filter.Seethe Serviceand Mainte-
nancesection.
4. Clearvent or replacecap if damaged.
5. Drainfueltank. Refillwithclean,fresh gasoline.See
theServiceand Maintenancesection.
Replaceair cleanerpaperelementor cleanfoam
precleaner.
Fillenginewith properamountand type of oil.
Cleangrassclippingsanddebrisfrom aroundthe
engine'scoolingfins and blowerhousing.
sparkplugand adjustgap.
sparkplugand adjustgap.
air cleanerelementand/orcleanpre-
Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced 1. Tightenbladeand spindle.Balanceblade.
2. Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade 2. Replaceblade.
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