TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSE
1
Weak or dead battery.
2
Corroded battery terminals.
3
Loose or damaged wiring.
4
Faulty solenoid or starter.
1
Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
4
Dirty air fitter.
5
Low oil level/dirty oiI.
6
Faulty spark plug.
7
Dirty fuel filter.
8
Stale or dirty fuel.
9
Water in fuel.
10
Spark plug wire loose.
11
Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12
Dirty/clogged muffler.
13
Loose or damaged wiring.
14
Carburetor out of adjustment.
15
Engine valves out of adjustment.
1
Worn, bent or loose blade.
2
Bent blade mandrel.
3
Loose/damaged part(s).
1
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Engine continues
tc
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
CORRECTION
1
Recharge or replace battery.
2
Clean battery terminals.
3
Check attwiring.
4
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
1
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2
Adjust throttle control.
3
Clean underside of mower
housing.
4
Clean/replace air filter.
5
Check oil level/change oil.
6
Clean and regap or change spark
plug.
7
Replace fuet filter.
8
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
9
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
10 Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
11 Clean engine air screen/fins.
12 Clean/replace muffler.
13 Check att wiring.
14 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
15 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
2
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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