Craftsman 917.272850 - Manual (Page 30)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Re move o bstru cti on.
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
2
Replace mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in
discharge “FAST” position.
2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.
5. Low/uneven tire air 5. Check tires for proper air
pressure. pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves 7. Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11. Clogged mower deck vent 11. Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels. open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
2
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connec­
tions.
5. Blown fuse.
5
Replace fuse.
Battery will not 1. Bad battery ce!l(s). 1. Replace battery.
charge 2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connec­
tions.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
3. Replace regulator.
4. Faulty alternator.
4
Replace alternator.
Engine “backfires” 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to
when turning set at “SLOW” position “SLOW’ position and allow
engine “OFF” for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine. stopping engine.
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