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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
Engine clicks but
will not start
CAUSE
Out of fuel.
Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Brake pedal not depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
g.
Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
1. Weak or dead battery.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
CORRECTION
il. Fill fuel tank.
i2. See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
i3. Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
i4. Replace spark plug.
i5. Clean/replace air filter.
i6. Replace fuel filter.
i7. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace fuel filter.
i8. Check all wiring.
i9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
il. Clean/replace air filter.
i2. Replace spark plug.
i3. Recharge or replace battery.
i4. Replace fuel filter.
i5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
i6. Check all wiring.
i7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
i8. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Loss of power
il. Depress brake pedal.
i2. Disengage attachment clutch.
i3. Recharge or replace battery.
i4. Replace fuse.
i5. Clean battery terminals.
i6. Check all wiring.
i7. Check/replace ignitionswitch.
i8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
i9. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
il. Recharge or replace battery.
i2. Clean battery terminals.
i3. Check all wiring.
i4. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
1. il. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2. i2. Adjust throttle control.
3. i3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Dirty air filter, i4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil. i5. Check oil level/change oil.