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Trouble
PossibleCause
Remedial A ction
Engine f ails tostart
1.
Blade control lever engaged.
2.
Parking brake not engaged.
3.
Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.
4.
Choke not activated
5.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
6.
Blocked fuel line.
7.
Faulty spark plug.
1.
Disengage blade control lever
2.
Engage parking brake.
3.
Connect wire(s) to spark plug.
4.
Pull out the CHOKE control
5.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
6.
Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter
7.
Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug.
Engine runs erratic
1.
Unit running with CHOKE applied.
1.
Push CHOKE control in.
2.
Spark plug wire loose.
2.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
3.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with fresh gasoline.
4.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
4.
Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.
5.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
5.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh gasoline.
Engine overheats
1.
Engine oil level low.
1.
Fill crankcase with correct oil.
2.
Air flow restricted.
2.
Clean grass clippings and debris from
around the engine's cooling fins and
blower housing.
Engine hesitates at
1.
Spark plug gap too close.
1.
Remove spark plug end reset the gap
high RPM
to.030".
Idles poorly
1.
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
1.
Replace spark plug. Set plug gap to.030".
Excessive vibration
1.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced,
i 1.
Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.
2.
Damaged or bent cutting blade.
2.
Replace blade.
Mower will not mulch
1.
Wet grass.
1.
Wait until grass is dry to cut.
grass
2.
Excessively high grass.
2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
3.
Dull blade.
3.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut
1.
Deck not balanced properly.
1.
Level the deck side to side.
2.
Dull blade.
2.
Sharpen or replace blade.
3.
Uneven til'e pressure.
3.
Check tire pressure in all four tires.
NOTE: Suggestions listed hero are only for minor repairs, ff the problem is not resolved, or for any
problems not mentioned here, please contact Sears service by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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