TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless
directed
to Sears
service
center
PROBLEM
Engine
clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Loss of power
i Excessive
vibration
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4
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3
Engine
continues
to
run when
operator
leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged
CAUSE
Weak or dead battery
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Cutting too much grassftoo fast..
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower:.
Dirty air filter
Low oil leveltdirty oil
Faulty spark plug,
Dirty fuel filter
Stale or dirty fuel
Water in fuel
Spark plug wire loose
Dirty engine air screenlfins
Dirtytclogged
muffler
Loose or damaged wiring
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine valves out of adjustment
Worn, bent or loose blade
Bent blade mandrel
Looseldamaged
part(s)
Faulty operator-safety
presence
control system
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CORRECTION
Recharge or replace battery
Clean battery terminals
Check all wiring
Checldreplace
solenoid or starte_
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed
Adjust throttle control
Clean underside of mower
housing
Cleanlreplace
air filter
Check oil leveltchange oil
Clean and regap or change spark
plug
Replace fuel filter
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline°
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuef filter
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Cleantreplace
muffler
Check all wiring
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
sectien
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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