TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
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•
,
8.
9.
10.
11.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves
and
trash under mower•
Mower
drive belt worn.
Blades
improperly
installed•
Improper
blades
used.
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•
1.
Freewheel
control
in
"disengaged"
position•
2.
Motion
drive belt worn,
damaged,
or broken•
3.
Air trapped
in transmission
during
shipment
or servicing•
,
Engine
throttle
control
not set
between
half and full speed
(fast) position
before
stopping
engine•
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
air
pressure•
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•
11. Clean around
mandrels
to
open vent holes•
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.
. Replace
battery•
• Check/clean
al/connections.
3.
Replace
regulator•
4.
Replace
alternator•
1.
Place freewheel
control
in
"engaged"
position•
2.
Replace
motion
drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission•
,
Move throttle
control
between
half and full speed
(fast) position
before
stopping
engine•
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