TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed
PROBLEM
Mower
blades
will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
CAUSE
1
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism,
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt
3
Frozen idler pulley.
4
Frozen blade mandrel,
1
Engine speed too slow.
to Sears service center
2
Travel speed too fast.
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not level.
5
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
6
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,
8
Mower drive belt worn.
9
Blades improperly
installed.
10
Improper blades used.
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Headlight(s)
not
1
working
(if so equipped)
2
3
4
5
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Battery
will not
1
charge
2
3
4
Clogged
mower deck vent holes
frombuildup
of grass, leaves, andl
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 celf(s),
1
Poor cable connections.
2
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped),
3
Faulty alternator.
4
CORRECTION
1
Remove obstruction.
2
Replace mower drive belt.
3
Replace idler pulley,
4
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position,
2
Shift to slower speed,
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 ' Level mower deck.
5
Check tires for proper PSI,
6
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade boIt,
7
Clean underside of mower
housing,
8
Replace mower drive belt,
9
Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
10
Replace with blades listed in
this manual
11
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,
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