Sears EZ3 917.258542 - Manual (Page 28)

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION II II**V# 1 iV/(ll
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Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attaohment clutch
engaged
1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1 Check wiring, switches and oonnedtons If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
Poor cut • uneven 1 Worn, bant or loose blade .
2. Mower deck not level.
3, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mowar,
4- Bent biada mandrel
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes frorn buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2- Level mower deck,
3
Clean underside of mowar housing
4 Replace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent hoies
Mower blades will not
rotate 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2. Wom/damaged mower drive bait
3, Frozen idlsf pulley,
4 Frozen biada mandrel 1. Remove obstruction
2
Replace mower driva belt
3 Replaça id!er pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge 1 Engine speed too siow,
2. Travel speed too fast,
3. Wet grass.
4- Mower deck not ieveL
S Low/uneven tire air pressure,
6, Worn, bent or loose btade
7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,
a Mower drive belt worn
9 Slades Improperly instalSed
1G, 1 mprope r biades used.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrets
1 Place throttle control in "FAST“ position
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry bstora mowing
4 Level mower deck
5, Check tires for proper air pressure
6, Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade boll
7, Clean underside of mower Housing,
8- Replace mower drive bslt.
9, Reinstall blades sharp edge dbwn,
10 Replace with blades listed in this mdrlLtal
11 - Clean around mandrels to opén vent holes
Headiight(s) not working
(if so equipped) 1 Switch is "OFF’
2. Bu!b(s) burned oot
3- Faulty light switch,
4.
Loose or damaged wiring
5. Blown fuse
1 Turn switch “ON"
2. Replace bu1b(s)
3 Chsck/replace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5 flaptace fuse
Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cel!(s),
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Fauity alternator.
1, Replace battery
2, Check/clean all connections
3- Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator.
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1 Engine throttle control not sat at “SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1 Move throttle corttrot to "SLOW" posillon and allow
to Idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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