TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Poor cut - uneven
1
Worn, bent or loose blade°
cutting
2
Mower deck not level,
3
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower,,
4
Bent blade mandrel,
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
5
Clogged mower deck vent fro
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels,
1
Obstruction
in clutch mechan
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt
3
Frozen idler pulley,
4
Frozen blade mandrel.
1
Engine speed too slow.
2
Travel speed too fast.
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not level.
5
Low/uneven tire air pressurer
6
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower°
8
Mower drive belt worn.
9
Blades improperly installed.
10
Improper blades used,
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
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Clogged mower deck vent ho
from buildup of grass, leaves and
trash around mandrels,
1
Light switch is "OFF".
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned ou!
3
Faulty light switch°
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
5
Blown fuse,
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CORRECTION
Replace blade,, Tighten blade bolt
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 belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,,
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dr), before mowing,
Level mower deck,
Check tires for proper PSI,,
Replace/sharpen
blade, Tighten
blade bolto
Clean underside of mower
housing°
Replace mower drive belt,
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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