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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower
(continued) 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
spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Drain fuel tank and refill
with fresh gasoline.
9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and
carburetor, refill Lank 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"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15.Engine valves out of 15.Contact a Sears or other
adjustment, qualified service center.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.
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.
vibration
Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will
not rotate
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
.
Clogged mower deck vent
from build-up of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
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.
1. Remove obstruction.
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