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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
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Engine continues to 1
run when operator
leaves seat with atta-
chment clutch engaged
CAUSE
Weak or dead battery. 1
Corroded bakery terminals. 2
Loose or damaged wiring. 3
Faulty solenoid or starter. 4
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Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1
Throttle in =CHOKE" position. 2
Build-up of grass, leaves and : 3
trash under mower.
Dirty air filter. 4
Low oil Ievelldirty oil. 5
Faulty spark plug. 6
Dirty fuel filter. 7
Stale or dirty fuel. 8
9 Water in fuel.
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1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2 Bent blade mandrel.
3 Loose/damaged part(s).
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
Spark plug wire loose. 10
Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11
Dirty/clogged muffler. 12
Loose or damaged wiring. 13
Carburetor out of adjustment. 14
Engine valves out of adjustment. 15
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coR'R'ECTION
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Recharge or replace batteryl
Clean battery terminals.
Check all widng.
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Raise cutting height/reduce speed
Adjust throttle control
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil leve!/change oil.
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Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank witf
fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Connect & tighten spark plug wire
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Cleanlreplace muffler.
Check all widng.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts,
Cheek wiring, switches and
connections, if not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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