TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Mower
blades
will
1
Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
1
Remove obstruction.
not rotate
2
Worn!damaged
mower drive belt
2
Replace mower drive belt,
3
Frozen idler pulley.
3
Replace idler pulley.
4
Frozen blade mandrel.
4
Contact a Sears or other
qualified serVice center.
Poor grass
1
Engine speed too slow.
1
Place throttle control in "FAST"
discharge
position,
2
Travel speed too fast,
2
Shift to slower speed.
3
Wet grass.
3
Allow grass to dry before mowing
4
Mower deck not level.
4
Level mower deck,
5
Low/uneven
tire air pressure,
5
Check tires for proper PSI,
6
Worn, bent or loose blade.
6
Replace/sharpen
blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
7
Clean underside of mower
trash under mower,
housing.
8
Mower ddve belt worn.
8
Replace mower drive belt.
9
Blades improp'_=rly installed.
9
Reinsta[I blades sharp edge down
10
Improper blades used.
10
Replace with blades listed in
this manual,
Headlight(s)
not
work ng
(if so equipped
)
Battery
will not
charge
11
Clogged mower deck vent holes
11
Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
1
Light switch is "OFF".
1
Turn light switch "ON",
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
i 2
Replace bulb(s) or tamp(s}.
3
Faulty light switch.
': 3
Check/replace
light switch.
Loss of drive
4
Loose or damaged wiring,
i 4
Check wiring and connections.
5
Blown fuse.
i 5
Replace fuse.
1
Bad;battery ceil(s),
1
Replace battery.
2
Pool cable connections,
2
Check/clean all connections.
3
FauJty regulator
(if so equipped),
3
Replace regulator.
4
Faulty alternator.
4
Replace alternator.
1
Freewheel control in
1
Place freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED"
position.
"ENGAGED"
position.
2
Debris on steering plate (if
2
See "CLEANING"
in the
equipped),
maintenance
section.
3
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
3
Replace motion drive belt.
or broken ....
Axle key missing,
Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments
section.
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