TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSE
1 Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3 Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
PROBLEM
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with atta-
chment clutch engaged
Poor cut =uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
4 Dirty air filter.
5 Low oil level/dirty oil.
6 Faulty spark plug.
7 Dirty fuel filter.
8 Stale or dirty fuel.
9 Water in fuel.
10 Spark plug wire loose. 10
11 Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11
12 Dirty/clogged muffler. 12
13 Loose or damaged wiring. 13
14 Carburetor out of adjustment. 14
15 Engine valves out of adjustment. 15
1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2 Bent blade mandrel.
3 Loose/damaged part(s). 3
1 Faulty operator-safety presence 1
control system.
1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2 Mower deck not level.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
4 Bent blade mandrel.
1
2
3
4
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
Worn/damaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel.
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CORRECTION
1 Raise cutting height/reducespeed
2 Adjust throttle control.
3 Clean underside of mower
housing.
4 Clean/replace air filter.
5 Check oil level/change oil.
6 Clean ®ap or changespark plug
7 Replace fuel filter.
8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank wig-
fresh, clean gasoline.
9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Connect & tighten spark plug wire
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
2 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
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
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.
1 Remove obstruction.
2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
