TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
wnen turglnq
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
E into reverse
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CAUSE
Bad battery cell(s).,
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
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between
half and full speed (fast)!
position before stopping
engine
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachmentis engaged,
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CORRECTION
Replace battery°
Check/clean all connections,
Replace regulator,
Replace alternator,_
Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" posttiono
See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section°
Replace motion drive belt,
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°
Turn ignitionkey to ROS "ON"
position, See Operation section,
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