TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEM
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery
will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine
"backfires"
1
when
turning
engine
"OFF"
Engine
dies when
1
tractor
is shifted
into reverse
CAUSE
1
Light switch is "OFF".
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3
Faulty light switch.
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
5
Blown fuse.
1
Bad battery cell(s).
2
Poor cable connections.
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4
Faulty alternator.
1
Freewheel control in "disengaged"
position.
2
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
3
Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
Engine
throttle
control
not sel
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
CORRECTION
1
Turn light switch"ON".
2
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3
Check/replace light switch.
4
Check wiring and connections.
5
Replace fuse.
1
Replace battery.
2
Check/clean all connections.
3
Replace regulator.
4
Replace alternator.
1
Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2
Replace motion drive belt.
3
Purge transmission.
Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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