TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor
cut = uneven
cutting
Mower
blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
CAUSE
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
WorrVdamaged
mower drive belt, 2
3
Frozen idler pulley.
;3
4
Frozen blade mandrel,
4
1
Engine speed too slow.
1
CORRECTION
Rep{ace 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.
JPlace throttle control in "FAST"
position.
2
Travel speed too fast.
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not revel
2
Shift to slower speed,
3
Ailow grass to dry before mowing,
4
Level mower deck.
5
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6
Worn, bent orIoose blade,
5
Check tires for proper PSI.
6
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
7
Clean underside
of mower
housing.
8
Mower drive belt worn.
8
Replace mower drive beit.
9
Blades improperly
installed.
10
improper blades used.
9
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10
Replace with blades Iisted in
this manual.
I1
Headlight(s)
not
1
working
(if so equipped)
2
3
4
5
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,
Clogged
mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, an_
trash around mandrels.
Ught switch
is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged
wiring.
Blown fuse.
11
Clean around mandrelsto
open vent holes.
1
Turn light switch "ON".
2
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3
Check/replace
light sw_tch.
4
Check widng and connections.
5
Replace fuse.
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