TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
_ROBLEM
CORRECTION
1.
Remove
obstruction.
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
1. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
2, Worn!damaged mower drive
belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley,
4,
Frozen blade mandrel
5,
Mower belt off engine
pulley°
Engine speed too slow.
2o Travel speed
too fasL
3.
Wet grass.
4o Mower 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 vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1_ Light switch is "OFF".
2.
Bulb(s) or tamp(s) burned out.
3.
Faulty light switch.
4.
Loose or damaged
wiring,
5o Blown fuse,
'I,
Bad battery
cell(s),
2.
Poor cable connections.
3.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4.
Faulty alternator_
!.
Freewheel
control
in
"disengaged"
position.
2.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged,
or broken,
3.
Air trapped
in transmission
during shipment
or servicing,
Engine throttle
control
not set
between
half and full speed
(fast) position
before stopping
engine.
2,
Replace
mower drive belt.
3_ Replace
idler pulley.
4o Contact
a Sears or other
qualified
service
center.
3.
Install belt on engine
pulley.
1. Place throttle
control
in
"FAST" position°
2,
Shift to slower speed,
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing,
4,
Level mower.
5.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
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.
1. Turn light switch "ON"o
2.
Replace
bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3.
Check/replace
light switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections°
5.
Replace
fuse.
1. Replace
battery.
2. Check/clean
all connections.
3.
Replace
regulator.
4.
Replace
alternator.
1. Place freewheel
control
in
"engaged"
position.
2.
Replace
motion drive belt.
3.
Purge transmission.
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Move throttle
control
between
half and full speed
(fast) position
before
stopping
engine.
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