TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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4
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PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
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5
6
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8
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Engine
continues
to
1
run when operator
leaves
seat with
atta-
chment
clutch engaged
CAUSE
Weak or dead battery.
1
Corroded bakery terminals.
2
Loose or damaged wiring.
3
Faulty solenoid or starter.
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Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
1
Throttle in =CHOKE" position.
2
Build-up of grass, leaves and
: 3
trash under mower.
Dirty air filter.
4
Low oil Ievelldirty oil.
5
Faulty spark plug.
6
Dirty fuel filter.
7
Stale or dirty fuel.
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9
Water in fuel.
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Worn, bent or loose blade.
2
Bent blade mandrel.
3
Loose/damaged
part(s).
Faulty operator-safety
presence
control system.
Spark plug wire loose.
10
Dirty engine air screen/fins.
11
Dirty/clogged
muffler.
12
Loose or damaged wiring.
13
Carburetor out of adjustment.
14
Engine valves out of adjustment.
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coR'R'ECTION
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Recharge or replace batteryl
Clean battery terminals.
Check all widng.
Check/replace
solenoid or starter.
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed
Adjust throttle control
Clean underside
of mower
housing.
Clean/replace
air filter.
Check oil leve!/change
oil.
I C ean ®aporchangesparkplug
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank witf
fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Connect & tighten spark plug wire
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Cleanlreplace
muffler.
Check all widng.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts,
Cheek wiring, switches and
connections, if not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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