TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Poor cut
uneven
1
cutting
2
3
4
5
Mower
blades
will
1
not rotate
2
3
4
1
Poor
grass
discharge
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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Headlight(s) not
1
working
2
(if so equipped)
3
4
5
Battery
will
not
1
charge
2
3
4
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.
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism,
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
2
Frozen idler pulley.
3
Frozen blade mandrel.
4
Engine speed too slow.
1
Travel speed too fast,
2
Wet grass.
3
Mower deck not level.
4
Low/uneven
tire air pressure,
5
Worn, bent or loose blade.
6
Buildup of grass, leaves and
7
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
8
Blades improperly
installed.
9
Improper blades used.
10
Clogged mower deck vent holes
11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Light switch is _OFF".
1
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
2
Faulty light switch,
3
Loose or damaged wiring.
4
Blown fuse.
5
Bad battery cell(s).
1
Poor cable connections.
2
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
3
Faulty alternator,
4
CORRECTION
1
Replace blade. Tighten blade bob
2
Level mower deck.
3
Clean underside of mower
housing.
j 4
Contact
a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before mowing
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replace/sharpen
btade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
! Replace mower drive belt.
i Reinstall blades sharp edge down
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
C(ean around mandrels
to
open vent holes,
Turn light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Check/replace
light switch.
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse.
Replace battery.
Check/clean
all connections.
Replace regu{ator.
Replace alternator.
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