TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues
to 1
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Faulty operator-safety
presence
1
Check wiring,
switches
and
control system,
connections.
If not corrected,
contact
a Sears or other
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.
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.
11
Clogged
mower deck vent holes
from buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and
trash around
mandrels.
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.
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
bolt.
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.
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