TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless
directed
to Sears service
center
_ROBLEM
CORRECTmON
Loss of power
(continued)
Excessive
vibration
Engine
dies
when
tractor
is shifted
into
reverse
Engine
continues
to run when
operator
[eaves
seat
with
attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor
cut - uneven
CAUSE
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).
.
Reverse
operation
system
(ROS)
is not "ON" while
mower
or other
attachment
is engaged.
1.
Faulty
operator-safety
presence
control
system.
,
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
6.
Clean
and regap
or change
spark
plug.
7.
Replace
fuel filter.
8.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9.
Empty
fuel tank and carbure m
tor, refill tank with fresh gasm
oline and replace
fuel filter.
10. Connect
and tighten
spark
plug wire.
11. Clean
engine
air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace
muffler.
13. Check
all 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.
,
,
Turn ignition
key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation
section.
Check
wiring,
switches
and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
t.
Replace
blade.
Tighten
blade
bolt.
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.
3O