TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
CAUSE CORRECTION
1 Engine speed too slow. 1 Place throttle control in "FAST"
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 drive belt worn. 8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Blades improperly installed. 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
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. 2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Faulty light switch. 3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
1 Bad battery cell(s). 1 Replace battery.
2 Poor cable connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty 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.
4 I Air trapped in transmission during 4 Purge transmission.
shipment or servicing.
5 I Axle key missing. 5 Install axle key at rear wheeI. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
Engine throttle control not sel
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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