TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower
blade will
not
rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
CAUSE
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,.
Frozen idler pulley,
Frozen blade mandrel
Engine speed too slow,
Travel speed too fast,
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level
Low/uneven
tire air pressure°
Worn, bent or loose blade,
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mowe_
Mower drive belt worn°
Blade improperly installed,,
Improper blade used,
Clogged
mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrelsr
Light switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faul[y light switch,
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
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CORRECTION
Replace blade, Tighten blade boll
Level mower decks
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
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 blade. Tighten blade bolt,,
Clean underside of mower
housing_
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blade sharp edge down,
Replace mower blade°
Clean around mandreis to
open vent holes.
Turn light switch "ON"o
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Check/replace
light switch.,
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse°
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