Always stop the motor and unplug mower before cleaning, lubricating or performing any repairs or maintenance on the lawn mower. Always wear
safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
problem
Motor fails to start
Circuit breaker on the
mower tripping
Mower cutting grass
unevenly
Mower not mulching
properly
Hard to push
Mower vibrating at higher
speed
Cord disconnects fre-
quently
Handle not in position
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
1.
Cord disconnected from the motor/blade
control.
2.
Motor/blade control defective.
3.
Extension cord not connected to the plug on
the mower.
4.
Extension cord not connected to a source
of power.
5.
Overload protection switch on the mower or
circuit breaker in the house receptacle tripped.
1.
Too much workload on the mower.
2.
Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.
1.
Lawn rough or uneven.
1.
Wet grass clippings stick to the underside of
the deck.
1.
High grass or cutting height too low.
2.
Rear of mower housing and blade dragging
in heavy grass.
1.
Bent motor shaft.
2.
Cutting blade is unbalanced.
3.
Blade is loose.
1.
Extension cord is not properly attached to
the cord restraint.
2.
Old, worn, or loose extension cord.
1.
Carriage bolts not seated in the handle
insulators.
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WarninG
1.
Reconnect the cord, keeping the cord restraint close to
the motor/blade control.
2.
Take mower to Sears or other qualified service dealer to
have motor/blade control replaced with original equipment
manufacturer's (OEM) part only, 931-05686.
3.
Connect the extension cord to the plug on the mower.
4.
Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 volt 60 hertz
A.C. receptacle.
5.
Reset the overload protection switch following instructions
in the Service And Maintenance section of this manual.
1.
Raise the cutting height, reset the circuit breaker on the
mower, take a smaller width of cut, and walk slowly.
2.
Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 amperes. Reset
the circuit breaker and start the mower again.
1.
Move the wheels to a higher cutting height position.
1.
Wait till the grass dries before mowing.
1.
Raise cutting height.
2.
Raise cutting height.
1.
Stop the motor, disconnect the power source and
inspect for damage. Repair before restarting. If vibration
persists, take it to a service dealer.
2.
Balance the blade by grinding each cutting edge equally.
3.
Tighten blade bolt to 170-220 in. lbs.
1.
Reconnect the extension cord to the cord restraint on
the guide rod.
2.
Replace extension cord.
1.
Adjust the height of the handle and make sure that
the carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle
insulators. Tighten the hand knobs.
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