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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Loss_power 1. Cuffingtoo muchgras_oo
Excessive
_bratlon
Englnecontlnues
to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
Poorcut-uneven
fast.
2. Throttle in =CHOKE"
position.
3. Build-upof grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirtyair filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirtyfuel filter.
8. Stale or dirtyfuel.
9. Water in fuel.
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).
1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildupof grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/
reduce speed.
2. Adjust throttlecontrol.
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. Drain fuel tank and refillwith
fresh gasoline.
9. Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refilltankwith fresh
gasoline 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 "ToAdjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.
15.Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2. Replace blade mandrel.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not
corrected, contacta
Sears or other qualified
service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Ctean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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