Craftsman 917.257360 - Manual (Page 28)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor out - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
CAUSE
Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1. Worn, bent Of loose blade,
2
Mower deck not level
3 Build-up of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4, Bent blade mandrel
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Mower drive belt out of adjustment,
3, Worn/damaged mower drive belt
4 Frozen Idler pulley
5. Frozen blade mandrel
1 Engine speed loo 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 Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive belt worn or out of adjustment
9 Blades Improperly Installed
10 Improper blades used
Headllght{3) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery wilt not charge
1 Switch is “OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
3 Faulty regulator {if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator.
CORRECTION
1, Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact Sears Service Department
1, Replace blade . Tighten blade bolt,
2 Level mower deck,
3. Clean underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade man drel.
1 Remove obstruction
2. Adjust mower drive belt
3. Replace mower drive belt
4. Replace Idler pulley.
5 Replace blade mandrel.
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. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt
7. Clean underside of mower housing
8
Replace/adjust mower drive belt
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge dawn.
10 RepI ace with Ы ades I is ted in th Is manual,
1, Turn switch “ON".
2
Replace bulb{s)
3. Check/replace light switch,
4
Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse
1. Replace battery.
2
Check/clean all connections.
3 Replace regulator
4. Replace alternator.
Tractor "creeps" with
motion control lever In
"neutral" position
1 Motion control lever is out of adjustment
1 Adjust motion control lever
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