TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Engine
continues
tc
run when operator
leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
CAUSE
1
Weak or dead battery.
2
Corroded battery terminals.
3
Loose or damaged wiring.
4
Faulty solenoid or starter.
1
Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
4
Dirty air fitter.
5
Low oil level/dirty oiI.
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.
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.
CORRECTION
1
Recharge or replace battery.
2
Clean battery terminals.
3
Check attwiring.
4
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
1
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2
Adjust throttle control.
3
Clean underside of mower
housing.
4
Clean/replace air filter.
5
Check oil level/change oil.
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 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
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