TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center.
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery
will not
charge
CAUSE
1
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism.
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.
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.
1
Light switch is "OFF".
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3
Faulty light switch.
4
Loose or damaged
wiring.
5
Blown fuse.
1
Bad battery cell(s).
2
Poor cable connections.
3
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4
Faulty alternator.
CORRECTION
1
Remove obstruction.
2
Replace
mower drive belt.
3
Replace
idler pulley.
4
Contact
a Sears 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 PSI.
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.
Clean around mandrels
to
open vent holes.
11
m
1
Turn light switch "ON".
2
Replace
bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3
Check/replace
light switch.
4
Check wiring and connections.
5
Replace fuse.
1
Replace
battery.
2
Check/clean
all connections.
3
Replace
regulator.
4
Replace
alternator.
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