Sears EZ3 917.256543 - Manual (Page 28)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
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CORRECTION
1, Faulty operatof-saiaty presence corstroi system. 1, Check wiring, switches and connections,. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
Poor cut • uneven 1, Worn, bant or loose blade -
2, Mower deck not Isvei
3 Buiidup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4- Bent blade mandrel,
5- Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandreis
1 Replace blada. Tighten blade bolt
2 Levai mower deck.
3 Ctean urtderslde of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandrel.
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
Mower blades will not
rotate 1, Obstruction in clutch mechanism:
2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3, Frozen Idler pulley.
4, Frozen blade mandrel
1. Remove obstruction
2, Replace mower drive belt ‘
3, Replace idler pulley,
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge 1, Engine speed too slow
2 Travel speed too fast
3. Wat grass.
4. Mower deck not level,
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure
S. Worn, bent or loose blade,
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8. Mower d F) ve bel t worn
9. Blades improperly installed.
10 Improper blades used.
11,. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Place throttle control in “FAST" position
2 Shift to slower spaed. ,
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4, Level mower deck.
5 Check fires tor proper air pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade, Tighterr blade bott.
7. Clears underside of mower housing.
a Replace mower drive belt
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
¡10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlightls) not working
{if so equipped) 1, Switch Is “OFF*
2
. Bulb(s) burned out
3- Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring
S Blown fuse.
1, Turn switch “ON"
2, Replace bulb(s).
3
Chaoli/replace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse.
Battery wili not charge 1, Bad battery cell(s).
2, Poor cable connections.
3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4 Faulty aliernator.
1. Replace battery-
2. Chack/ciean ail connections,
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Engine "haoWires'*
when turning engine 1, Engine throttle control not sat at “SLOW"
position for 30 seconds befora stopping engine
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW position and allow
to Idle tor 30 seconds before slopping engine.