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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor grass
discharge
(continued)
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
3. Wetgmss.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildupof grass,leaves and
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperlyinstalled.
10oImproperblades used.
11,Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildupof grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is"OFP.
2. Bulb(s)or lamp(s) burnedout.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
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2.
3.
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3. Allowgrassto dry before
mowing.
4. Levelmowerdeck.
5. Check tiresfor properair
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean undersideof mower
housing.
8, Replace mower drivebelt.
9. Reinstall bladessharp edge
down.
10.Replace with blades listedin
this manual.
11.Clean aroundmandrelsto
openvent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiringand connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Bad battery cell(s). 1.
Poor cable connections. 2,
Faulty regulator 3,
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
1. Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
2. Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
Replace battery.
Check/clean all connections.
Replace regulator.
Engine throttlecontrolnot set
between half and full speed
(fast) positionbefore stopping
engine.
,
4, Replace alternator.
1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
Purge transmission.
Move throttle control
between half and full speed
(fast) positionbefore
stoppingengine.
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