TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in rnanual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
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CAUSE
Worn, bent or loose btade_
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower°
Bent blade mandrel
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels,
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism,
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley°
Frozen blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slowo
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass°
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed°
Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Ught switch is "OFF"°
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
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CORRECTION
Replace 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.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
Shift to slower speed_
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper PSL
Replace/sharpen
blade, Tighten
blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing°
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Turn light switch "ON",
Replacebulb(s) or lamp(s).
Check/replace light switch,
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse.
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