TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSE
Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,
1
2
3
PROBLEM
Loss of power
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.
11
12
Dirty/clogged
muffler.
12
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Loose or damaged wiring.
13
14
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
14
CORRECTION
1
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2
Adjust throttle control,
3
Clean underside of mower
housing,
4
Clean]replace
air filter.
i 5
Check oil level/change
oil.
6
Clean and regap or change spark
plug.
7
Replace fuel filter,
8
Empty fuel tank and refill tank wit;"
fresh, clean gasoline.
9 i Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
10
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Clean/replace
muffler,
Check all wiring,
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 qualified
service center.
1
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt i
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.
15
Excessive
vibration
f
2
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Worn. bent or loose blade,
Bent blade mandrel,
Loose!damaged
part(s).
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
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.
Engine continues to 1
run when operator
eaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
1
cutting
2
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