Craftsman C935-355190 - Manuel (Page 10)

TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
-Motor will not start - Check fuse or circuit breaker to ensure power is to
outlet.
- Check extension cord with another electrical device to
ensure cord is good.
- Call a SEARS Service Center or other qualified
service organization.
-Motor keeps slowing down - The underside of the mower may be plugged with
clippings, UNPLUG mower and clean out.
- Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a slower pace, or
raise cut height.
- Check blade sharpness and balance, and correct if
required.
- If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG
mower and attach discharge chute to disperse grass
- Runs but poor cut results - The blade may be dull, unplug mower and carefully
check for sharpness.
- Blade may be damaged (bent or badly chipped),
UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.
- Grass may be too high or thick for cutting height,
UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
-Excess vibration - Blade may be loose, UNPLUG mower and check blade
for tightness.
- Blade may be bent or badly chipped , UNPLUG mower
and replace if necessary.
- Blade may be unbalanced. Refer to blade balancing
section of instruction manual.
-Mower is hard to push - Mower is too close to the ground with the amount of
grass being cut, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
- UNPLUG mower and check wheels and axles to
ensure all are rotating easily.
-Mower leaves clumps of grass - Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
- If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG
mower and attach discharge chute to disperse grass
- UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade for
sharpness.
- Grass may be too wet to cut. Wait for grass to dry.
-Discharge/Bag plugging - Grass may be too wet, try again when grass is dry.
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
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