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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate (con't)
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
CAUSE
2. Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast•
3. Wet grass.
4• Mower deck not level•
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
. Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11 .Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
13. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
CORRECTION
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact aSears or other
qualified service center.
1. Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
t8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
lO.Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2,, Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Blown fuse. i 5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not [1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
charge !2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all conne_
i tions.
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!3. Faulty regulator _3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
Loss of drive ]1.
2.
3.
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Engine "backf res"i 1.
when turning
engine i
"OFF" !
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i4. Replace alternator.
Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position•
Motion drive belt worn, 12.
damaged, or broken. '.
Air trapped in transmission 13.
during shipment or
servicing.
,
Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
Replace motion drive belt.
Purge transmission.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
i 1. Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
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' to idle for 30 seconds before
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1 stopping engine.
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