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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Loss of power
Poor cut-
uneven
Excessive
vibration
t.
2.
3,
4.
5.
6,
1.
2.
3o
2o
Rear of mower housing or
blade dragging in grass.
Cutting too much grass,
Dirty air filter°
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Too much oil in engine.
Walking speed too fast.
CORRECTION
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise cutting height.
3. Clean/replace air filter°
4. Clean underside of mower
housing.
5, Check oil level°
6. Cut at slower walking speed_
Starter rope
hard to pull
Grass catcher
not filling
(If so equipped)
Hard to push
Loss of drive
or slowing of
drive speed
,
Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Wheel heights uneven 2. Set all wheels at same
height,
Buildup of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of
and trash under mower, mower housing,
Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Bent engine crankshaft. 2, Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Engine flywheel brake is on
when control bar is released.
2_ Bent engine crankshaft.
3. Blade adapter broken.
4. Blade dragging in grass.
t. Cutting height too low.
2. Lift on blade worn off°
3. Catcher not venting air.
1. Grass is too high or wheel
height is too low,
2_ Rear of mower housing or
blade dragging in grass.
3. Grass catcher too full.
4_ Handle height position not
right for you.
1. Depress control bar to
upper handle before
pulling the starter rope°
2o Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,
3. Replace blade adapter.
4. Move lawn mower to cut
grass or to hard surface.
1. Raise cutting heighL
2. Replace blade,
3o Clean grass catcher.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise rear of mower housing
one (1) setting higher_
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Adjust handle height to suiL
io Check/replace drive belt.
2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
3o Replace drive cable.
4o Adjust drive control.
1_ Belt wear.
2. Belt off of pulley.
3. Drive cable worn or broken.
4. "Loose" drive control system°
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