TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Headlight(s)
not
1
Light switch
is "OFF".
1
Turn light switch
"ON".
forking
Bulb(s)
or lamp(s)
Replace
bulb(s)
or lamp(s).
2
burned
out.
2
so equipped)
3
Faulty light switch.
3
Check/replace
light switch.
4
Loose or damaged
wiring.
4
Check wiring
and connections.
5
Blown fuse.
5
Replace
fuse.
Battery will not
1
Bad battery
cell(s).
1
Replace
battery.
charge
2
Poor cable
connections.
2
Check/clean
all connections.
3
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
3
Replace
regulator.
4
Faulty alternator.
4
Replace
alternator.
Loss of drive
1
Debris on steering
plate (if
1
See "CLEANING"
in the
equipped),
maintenance
section.
2
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
2
Replace
motion drive belt.
or broken.
3
Axle
key missing.
3
Installaxle
keyat
rear wheel.
See
"TO REMOVE
WHEEL"
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section.
Engine "backfires"
1
Engine
throttle
control
not
se
1
Move throttlecontrol
between
when turning
between
half and full speed
(fast'
half and full speed
(fast) position
engine "OFF"
position
before
stopping
engine
before stopping
engine.
Engine dies when
1
tractor
is shifted
into reverse
Reverse
operation
system
(ROS)
is not "ON" while mower
or other
attachment
is engaged.
1
Turn ignition
key to ROS "ON"
position.
See Operation
section.
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