TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEM
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
Engine "backfires"
wnen turnlnq
engine "OFF"
tErng!ne dies when
aclor Is shifteo
into reverse
CAUSE
Bad battery cell(s)o
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
Faulty alternator,
Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position°
Debris on steering plate (if
equipped)_
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing,
Axle key missing.
Engine
throttle
control not
se_
between
haft and full speed (fast)::
posilion
before stopping
engine
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged,
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2
3
4
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2
3
4
5
1
1
CORRECTIOhl
Replace battery,
ChecWclean all connections_
Replace regulator,
Replace alternator.
Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position°
See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
Replace motion drive bell
Purge transmission°
Install axle key at rear wheel,, See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments
section,
Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine°
•Jm ignition key to ROS "ON"
position° See Operation section°
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