Enginefails to start
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Enginerunserratic
Beforeperforming anytype d maintenance/service, disengage all
controlsandstoptheengine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireand ground it against t he
engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
Bladecontroldisengaged.
1.
Engageblade control.
Sparkplug bootdisconnected.
2.
Connectwireto spark boot.
Fueltank emptyor stale fuel.
3.
Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
Faultyspark plug.
4.
Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
Engineflooded.
5.
Waita few minutesto restart.
Blockedfuel line.
6.
Contactyour SearsParts& RepairCenterto have
fuel linecleaned.
Burntfuse. (ElectricStart only)
7.
Replacefuse (see ServiceSection).
Sparkplug bootloose.
1.
Connectand tightenspark plug boot.
Stalefuel.
2.
Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
Ventin gas cap plugged.
3.
Clearvent.
Wateror dirt in fuel system.
4.
Runengineuntil it stopsfrom lack of fuel. Refillwith
fresh fuel.
5.
Referto Air Cleanerin Engine Maintenance section.
6.
Contactyour SearsParts& RepairCenterto have
fuel linecleaned.
Engineoil levellow.
1.
Fillcrankcasewith properoil.
Air flow restricted.
2.
Cleanarea aroundand on top of engine.
Sparkpluggap too close.
1.
Adjust gap to .020".
Sparkplugfouled,faulty,or gap too wide.
1.
Resetgap to .020"or replacesparkplug.
Dirtyair cleaner.
7.
Referto Air Cleanerin EngineMaintenancesection.
Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.
1.
Tighten bladeand adapter.Balanceblade.
Bentcuttingblade.
2.
Replaceblade.
Wetgrass.
1.
Do notmow whengrassis wet; wait until
laterto cut.
Excessively high grass.
2.
Mowonce at a highcuttingheight,then mowagain
at desiredheightor makea narrowercuttingpath.
Dullblade.
3.
Sharpenor replaceblade.
Dullblade.
1.
Sharpenor replaceblade.
Beltnot installedproperly.
1.
Checkbeltfor properpulleyinstallationand
movement.
Debriscloggingdriveoperation.
2.
Stopengine,disconnectspark plug boot,
and cleanout debris.
Damagedor worn belt.
3.
Contactyour SearsServiceCenter.
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Engineoverheats
1.
2.
Occasionalskips(hesitates)
1.
Idlespoorly
1.
2.
Excessive vibration
1.
2.
Mowerwill not mulchgrass
1.
5.
Dirtyair cleaner.
6.
BIockedfuelline.
.
.
1.
1.
.
.
Unevencut
Mowerwill not self propel
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