TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
1
2
3
Loss of power
CAUSE
Cutting too much grass/too fast.
Throttle
in "CHOKE"
position.
Build-up
of grass, leaves and
CORRECTION
1
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2
Adjust throttle control.
3
Clean underside of mower
trash under mower.
4
Dirty air filter.
5
Low oil level/dirty oil.
6
Faulty spark plug.
7
Dirty fuel filter.
8
Stale or dirty fuel.
9
Water in fuel.
10
Spark plug wire loose.
11
Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12
Dirty/clogged muffler.
13
Loose or damaged wiring.
housing.
4
Clean/replace
air filter.
5
Check oil level/change
oiI.
6
Clean and regap or change
spark
plug.
7
Replace fuet filter.
8
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
9
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank 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 att wiring.
14
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
15
Engine valves out of adjustment.
1
Worn, bent or loose blade.
2
Bent blade mandrel.
3
Loose/damaged
part(s).
1
Faulty operator-safety
presence
control system.
Excessive
vibration
Engine
continues
to
run when
operator
leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
1
Worn, bent or loose blade.
2
Mower deck not level.
3
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
4
Bent blade mandrel.
5
Clogged
mower deck vent from
build-up
of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
14
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
15
Contact
a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1
Replace
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2
Contact
a Sears or other
qualified
service
center.
3
Tighten
loose part(s).
Replace
damaged
parts.
1
Check wiring, switches
and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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.
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