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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed
to Sears service center.
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
CAUSE
1
Obstruction
in clutch mechanism.
2
Worn/damaged
mower
drive
belt.
3
Frozen idler pulley.
4
Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass
discharge
1
Engine speed too slow.
2
Travel speed too fast.
3
Wet grass.
4
Mower deck not level.
5
Low/uneven
tire air pressure.
6
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8
Mower drive belt worn.
9
Blades improperly
installed.
10
Improper
blades
used.
11
Clogged
mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
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.
Battery
will not
charge
1
Bad battery cell(s).
2
Poor cable connections.
CORRECTION
1
Remove obstruction.
2
Replace
mower drive belt.
3
Replace
idler pulley.
4
Contact
a Sears or other
qualified
service
center.
1
Place throttle
control in "FAST"
position.
2
Shift to slower speed.
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing
4
Level mower deck.
5
Check tires for proper PSI.
6
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7
Clean underside
of mower
housing.
8
Replace
mower drive belt.
9
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10
Replace
with blades listed in
this manual.
11
Clean around
mandrels
to
open vent holes.
3
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4
Faulty alternator.
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
Turn light switch "ON".
Replace
bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Check/replace
light switch.
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse.
Replace
battery.
Check/clean
all connections.
Replace
regulator.
Replace
alternator.
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