TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor grass
1
discharge
2
3
4
5
6
7
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so eqvipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
8
9
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11
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
1
CAUSE
Engine speed too slow.
1
Travel speed too fast.
2
Wet grass°
3
Mower deck not level,,
4
Low/uneven
tire air pressure..
5
Worn, bent or loose blade.,
6
Buildup of grass, leaves and
7
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
8
Blades improperly installed,
9
Improper blades used.
10
Clogged mower deck vent holes
11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Light switch is "OFF".
1
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out..
2
Faulty light switch°
3
Loose or damaged wiring.
4
Blown fuse,
5
Bad battery cell(s).,
1
Poor cable connections.
2
Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
3
Faulty alternator
4
Freewheel control in
1
"DISENGAGED"
position.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
2
or broken,
Engine
throttle
control
not
set 1
between
half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping
engine
Reverse operation system (ROS)
1
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment
is engaged.
CORRECTION
Place throttle in "FAST" position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before mowing
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper PSIo
Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
Replace blades.
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,.
Replace battery,,
Check/clean
all connections°
Replace regulator_
Replace alternator.
Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED"
position.
Replace motion drive belt,
Move throttle conlrot between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position° See Operation section,
NEED
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