Sears EZ3 917.258473 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system 1. Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
Poor out - uneven 1, Worn, bent or loose blade
2, Mower deck not level,
3, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4, Bent Wade mandrel.
5, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
2, Level mower deck
3. Clean underside of mower housing,
4. Replace blade mandrel
5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,.
Mower blades will not 1Obstruction in clutch mechanism, 1 Remove obstmclion
rotate 2„ Wom/damaged mower drive belt
3, Frozen idler pulley
4, Frozen blade mandrel. 2, Replace mower drive beit,
3, Replace idler puitey,
4, Replace blade mandrel
Poor grass discharge 1. Ertglne speed too slow.
2.. Travel speed too fast
3. Wet grass,
4. Mower deck not level,
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn,
S, 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 speed,
3, Allow grass to dry before mowing,
4, Level mower deck.
5, Check tires for proper air pressure
6, Repiace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt,
7, Clean underside o! mower housing
8, Replace mower drive belt,
9, Reinstali blades sharp edge down
10- Replace with blades listed In this manual,
11, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s} not working 1. Switch Is “OFP. 1. Turn switch "ON"
{if so equipped) 2. Buib(s) burned out
3. Fau% light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring,
5„ Blown fuse. 2, Replace bulb(s),
3, Check/replace light switch,
4, Check wiring and connections.
5, Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connactions,
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4. Faulty alternator.
1, Replace battery.
2. ChecWolean all connections,
3. Replace regulator.
4, Replace alternator.
Engine “backfires”
when turning engine
"OFF”
1 „ Engine throttle control not set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1, Move throttle control to "SLOW” position and allow
to idle ior 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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