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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Battery will not
1
Bad battery cell(s).
1
Replace battery.
charge
2
Poor cable connections.
2
Check/clean all connections.
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
3
Replace regutator.
4
Faulty alternator.
4
Replace alternator.
Loss of drive
1
Debris on steering plate (if
equipped).
1
See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
2
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
2
Replace motion drive belt.
3
Axle key missing.
3
Install axle key at rear wheel. See
“TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
Engine “backfires”
when turning
engine “OFF”
1
Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine
1
Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
Into reverse
1
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not “ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
1
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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