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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mowerbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
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.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10.Improper blades used.
11 .Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed oul
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Headlight(s) not 1.
working 2.
(if so equipped) 3,
4.
5.
Battery will not 1.
charge 2.
3.
4.
1.
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.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10.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.
Replace fuse.
Blown fuse. 5.
Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connec
tions.
Faulty regulator 3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Engine "backfires" Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to
whenturning set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" position and allow
engine"OFF" for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds befon
stopping engine, stopping engine.
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