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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce
fast. speed.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower, housing.
4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill
tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13.Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Excessive
vibration
Engine continues
Gorun when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent
from build-up of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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