Craftsman 917.276240 - Manual (Page 32)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
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. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service cenfer.
Poor grass
discharge
Poor grass
discharge
(continued)
1. Engine 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.
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 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 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.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1. Light switch is “OFF”.
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Turn light switch “ON”.
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(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 connections.
3. Faulty regulator
hf so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Replace baftery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in
“disengaged” position.
2. Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
1. Place freewheel control in
“engaged” position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine “backfires”
when turning
engine “OFF”
1. Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed
(fast) position before sfopping
engine.
1. Move throttle control
between half and full speed
(fasf) position before
stopping engine.
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