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
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2
Worn/damaged
mower drive belt.
3
Frozen idler pulley.
4
Frozen blade mandrel.
1
Engine speed too slow.
5
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.
1
Remove obstruction.
2
Replace mower drive belt.
3
Replace idler pulley.
4
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
2
Travel speed too fast.
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not level.
2
Shift to slower speed.
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4
Level mower deck.
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery
will not
charge
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 deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1
Light switch is "OFF".
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3
Faulty light switch.
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
5
Blown fuse.
1
Bad battery cell(s).
2
Poor cable connections.
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4
Faulty alternator.
5
Check tires for proper PSI.
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".
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.
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