TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
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Mower
blades
will
not rotate
discharge
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3
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Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
CAUSE
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not revel
8uiidup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels,
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism,
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel,
Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast,
Wet grass,
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade,
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly
installed,
Improper blades used,
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Clogged
mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
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Light switch is "OFF".
2
Bulb(s) or Iamp{s) burned out.
3
Faulty light switch.
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
5
Blown fuse.
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CORRECTION
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Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
Level mower deck,
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Contact a Seers or other
qualified service center,
Clean around mandrels
to
open vent holes.
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Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
:osition.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replaceisharpen
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.
Turn light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or Iamp(s).
Checkireplace
light switch.
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse.
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