Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE
Obstruction in clutch mechanisr[ i.
Mower blades will
not rotate
CORRECTION
1 Remove obstruction.
Poor grass
discharge
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2 Worn/damage:l mower drive belt 2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler plllley, 3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Frozen blade lnandre! 4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center
1 Engine speed too slow, 1 Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
2 Travel speed t)o fast, 2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Wet grass, 0 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4 Mower deck n)t level. 4 Level mower deck.
5 Low/uneven tit e air pressure, 5 Check tires for proper PSI,
6 Worn, bent or oose blade. 6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten
blade bolt,
7 Buildup of gra_is, leaves and 7 Clean underside of mower
trash under m_wer, housing,
8 Mower drive b _lt worn, 8 Replace mower drive belt,
9 Blades improp_=rly installed. 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10 Improper bladl:s used. 110 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
11 Clogged mow_
from buildup o
trash around n
1 Light switch is
2 Bulb(s) or lami
3 Faulty light sw
_rdeck vent holes 1t Clean around mandrels to
:grass, leaves, ard open vent holes,
landrels
"OFF". 1 Turn light switch"ON".
_(s) burned out, 2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s)
tch, 3 Checklreplace light switch
4 Loose or damz_ged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections,
Battery will not
charge
5 Blown fuse, 5 Replace fuse
t Bad battery cefl(s) 1 Replace battery.
2 Poor cable cot nections 2 Check/clean all connections
3 Faulty regulate r [if so equipped) 3 Replace regulator.
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
4 Faulty alternat,)r 4 Replace afternalor,
1 Engine throttl.= control not s.=l 1 Move throttle control between
between half _Lndfull speed (fa.,t) : half and full speed (fast) position
position befor z stopping engine, before stopping engine,
Engine dies when 1
tractor is shifted
into reverse
Reverse oper2tion system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
is not "ON" wh le mower or other position. See Operation section.
attachment is _:ngaged,
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