TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
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CAUSE
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 mandreis.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism°
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel,
Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass°
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven
tire air pressure,
Worn, bent or loose blade_
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.
Light switch is "OFF"_
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
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CORRECTION
Replace blade. Tighten blade boil,,
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing,,
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center°
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes
Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive bell
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position,,
Shift to slower speed,.
Allow grass to dry before mowing,
Level mower deck,
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing,,
Replace mower drive bell
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual,
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes°
Turn light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Check/replace
light switch.
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse°
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