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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
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CAUSE
Weak ordead battery+
Corroded battery terminals_
Loose or damaged wiring+
Faulty solenoid or starter+
Cutting too much grass/too fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,.
Didy air filter,,
Low oil level/dirty oil,.
Faulty spark plug,
Dirty fuel filter°
Stale or dirty fuel.
Water in fuel+
Spark plug wire loose.
Dirty engine air screen/fins+
Dirty/clogged muffler.
Loose or damaged wiring+
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment,,
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Bent blade mandrel.
Loose/damaged part(s)+
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system°
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CORRECTION
Recharge or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals°
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or starter.,
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed+
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing_
Clean/replace air filter+
Check oil level/change oil.,
Clean and regap or change spark
plug,
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline,,
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire,
Clean engine air screen/fins_
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring_
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments sectiom
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade_ Tighten blade bolt.!
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections, If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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