TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
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CAUSE
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).,
Faulty alternator,
Debris on steering plate (if
equipped)_,
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken,,
Axle key missing,
Engine throttle control not set
between haff and full speed (fast)
position before stopptng engine
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged,
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'_CORRECTION
Replace battery.
Check/clean all connections,.
Replace regulator.,
Replace alternator,
See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section°
Replace motion drive belto
Install axle key at rear wheel See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section°
Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.,
Turn ignitionkey to ROS "ON"
position, See Operation section°
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