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Whilenormalcareandregularmaintenancewillextend
thelifeofyourequipment,prolongedorconstantuse
mayeventuallyrequirethatservicebeperformedtoallow
ittocontinueoperatingproperly.Thetroubleshooting
guidebelowliststhemostcommonproblems,theircaus-
esandremedies.
Ifyouprefer,alloftheseprocedurescanbeperformed
foryoubya SearsParts& RepairCenter.Seetheback
coverforimportantSearsParts&RepairCenterinforma-
tion.
AWARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the rider or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the ground speed levers are set to
PARK.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the
spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug
before beginning the maintenance, to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will Ground speed levers not set to START/PARK. Set to START/PARK.
not turnover Mower blade switch in ON position. Place in OFF position.
or start.
Ground speed levers not set to START/PARK. Set to START/PARK.
Choke not in CLOSED position. Move choke to CLOSED position.
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Ignition switch not turned fully to START position. Turn ignition switch fully to START position.
IOut of fuel. Allow engine to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
iEngine flooded. Set choke to OPEN position when cranking engine.
Fuel is old or stale, or water in fuel. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel. Contact Sears
Parts & Repair.
iBattery terminals require cleaning. Clean the battery terminals.
IBattery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or incorrectly gapped. Clean and gap or replace.
iWiring loose or broken. Visually check wiring & replace broken or frayed
wires. Tighten loose connections.
ISolenoid or starter motor faulty. Replace. Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
iSafety interlock switch faulty. Replace. Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
Engine starts iAir filter plugged. Service pre=cleaner and/or replace air filter
hard or runs element.
poorly. Choke not set to CLOSED position when Set choke to CLOSED when cranking. Set choke to
icranking the engine, OR choke not set to OPEN OPEN when engine is running. Awarm engine may
after engine starts, not require choking.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped. Clean and gap or replace.
Engine Low oil level. Check/add oil as required.
knocks, iUsing wrong grade oil. See "Change Engine Oil" in the Maintenance
Section.
Excessive oil iEngine running too hot. Clean engine cooling fins, blower screen and air
consumption, cleaner.
iUsing wrong weight oil. See "Change Engine Oil" in the Maintenance
Section.
Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excess oil.
Engine iDirty air filter or pre-cleaner, or both. Service or replace as required. See Maintenance
exhaust is Section.
black. Choke set to CLOSED when engine is running. Set choke to OPEN as soon as engine starts.
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