TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Loss of power
Continued
3.
Build-up
of grass,
leaves
and trash under mower.
4.
Dirty air filter.
5.
Low oil level/dirty
oil.
6.
Faulty
spark plug.
7.
Dirty fuel filter.
8.
Stale or dirty fuel.
9.
Water in fuel.
3.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
4.
Clean/replace
air filter.
5.
Check
oil level/change
oil.
6.
Clean
and regap
or change
spark plug.
7.
Replace
fuel filter.
8.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9.
Empty
fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace
fuel filter.
10. Connect
and tighten
spark
plug wire.
11. Clean
engine
air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace
muffler.
13. Check
all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust
Carburetor"
in Service
and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
1.
Replace
blade.
Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
3.
Tighten
loose
part(s).
Replace
damaged
parts.
1.
Turn ignition
key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation
section.
1.
Check
wiring,
switches
and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact
Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
1.
Replace
blade.
Tighten
blade bolt.
2.
Level mower
deck.
3.
Clean
underside
of mower
housing.
4.
Contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center.
5.
Clean
around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
Excessive
vibration
Engine
dies when
tractor
is shifted
into reverse
Engine
continues
to run when
operator
leaves
seat with attach-
ment clutch
engaged
10. Spark
plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine
air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged
muffler.
13. Loose
or damaged
wiring.
14. Carburetor
out of adjustment.
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn,
bent or loose
blade.
2.
Bent blade mandrel.
3.
Loose/damaged
part(s).
,
,
Reverse
operation
system
(ROS)
is not "ON" while
mower
or other attachment
is engaged.
Faulty
operator-safety
presence
control
system.
,
2.
3.
4.
5.
Worn,
bent or loose
blade.
Mower
deck not level.
Buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged
mower
deck vent
holes from buildup
of grass,
leaves,
and trash around
mandrels.
Poor cut - uneven
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