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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
IPROBLEM CAUSE
Poor cut - uneven 1
cutting 2
3
4
CORRECTION
Worn, bent or loose blade,
Mower deck not level,,
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel,
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels,,
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolto
2 Level mower deck.
3 Clean underside of mower
housing_
4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Mower blades will 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.. 1
not rotate
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt, 2
3 Frozen idler pulley 3
4 Frozen blade mandrel 4
Poor grass 1 Engine speed too slow., 1
discharge
2 Travel speed too fast, 2
3 Wet grass. 3
4 Mower deck not level 4
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5
6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 6
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and 7
trash under mower.
8 Mower drive belt worn,, 8
9 Blades improperly installed, 9
10 Improper blades used, 10
1'1 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Remove obstruction,,
Replace mower drive bell
Replace idler pulley,,
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position,,
Shift to slower speed,
Allow grass to dry before mowing,
Level mower deck°
Check tires for proper PSt_
Replace/sharpen blade° Tighten
blade bolt,
Clean underside of mower
housing,
Replace mower drive bell
Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
Replace with blades listed in
this manual,,
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch_
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse,
1 Turn light switch "ON"_
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s),
3 Check/replace light switch°
4 Check wiring and connections°
5 Replace fuse_
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