TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Engine continues
tc
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower
blades
will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
CAUSE
1
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
1
Worn, bent or loose blade.
1
2
Mower deck not level.
2
3
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
3
trash under mower,
4
Bent blade mandrel.
4
5
Clogged mower deck vent from
5
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism.
1
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt
2
3
Frozen idler pulley.
3
4
Frozen blade mandrel.
4
1
Engine speed too slow.
CORRECTION
Check wiring, switches and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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.
2
Travel speed too fast,
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not level.
2
Shift to slower speed.
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing
4
Level mower deck.
5
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
6
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7
Buildupof
grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8
Mower drive belt worn.
9
Blades improperly installed.
10
Improper blades used.
11
Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
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.
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