Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Loss of power
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
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Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
CAUSE
Cutting too much grass/too fast,
Throttle in"CHOKE" position,
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower
Dirty air filter,
Low oil level/dirty oil,
Faulty spark plug,
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel,,
Water in fuel
Spark plug wire loose,
Dirty engine air screen/fins,
Dirty/clogged muffler,
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustmenL
Worn, bent or loose blade,
Bent blade mandrel,
Loose/damaged part(s),
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system,
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.
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CORRECTION
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed,
Adjust throttle control
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter
Check oil levellchange oil
Clean and regap or change spark
plug,
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline,
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filte_
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Cleanlreplace muffler-
Check ali wiring
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
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
Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt,
Level mower deck
Clean underside of mower
housing
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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