TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
CAUSE
CORRECTION"
1
'Engine speed too slew.
1
Place throttle control in "FAST '_
position.
2
Travel speed too fast,
2
Shift to slower speed,
3
Wet grass.
3
Allow grass to dry before mowinc
4
Mower deck not leve!.
4
Level mower deck,
5
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
5
Check tires for proper PSI,
6
Worn. bent or loose blade.
6
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
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trash under mower.
8
Mower drive belt worn.
8
9
Blades improperly
installed,
9
t0
Improper blades used.
10
Clean underside
of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge dowr
Rep ace w th b aries listed {n
this manual,
11
Clogged mower deck vent holes
11
Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s)"
not
1
Light switch is "OFF".
1
Turn light switch "ON",
working
(if so equipped)
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
2
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s),
3
Fault,i light switch,
3
Check/replace
]ight switch,
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
4
Check wiring and connections,
5
Blown fuse,
5
Replace fuse.
Battery
will not'
1
Bad battery cel](s)i'
1
Replace battery.
charge
2
Poor cable connections.
2
Check/clean
all connections.
Loss of drive
3
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
3
Replace regulator.
4
Faulty alternator.
4
Replace alternator,
I
Freewheel control in
1
Place freewheel
control in
"DISENGAGED"
position.
"ENGAGED"
position.
2
Debds on steering plate (if
2
See "CLEANING"
in the
equipped),
maintenance
section.
3 " lvio[ion orlve oett worn. damaged.
3
Replace
motion drive belt,
or broken.
4
Air trapped in transmission
during
4
Purge transmission.
shipment
or servicing.
Engine
"backfires"
wnen turning
engine
"OFF"
Erngine dies when
a_or
is snir¢ea
into reverse
5
AXle key missing.
1
Engine
throttle
control
not
set 1
between
half and fulI speed (fa_
position
before
stopping
engine
1
Reverse operation system (ROS)
1
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
lnstaII axle key at rear wheeI. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL"
in the
Service and Adjustments
section.
Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping
engine.
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
posffion, See Operation section.
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