Craftsman 917.255561 - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
DDADI M/l
r nUoL&iVI CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
1 , Faully operator-safety presance control system. 1 , Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
conected, contact Sears Service Center/Deparlmant.
Poor cut ‘ uneven 1. Worn, bent or ioDss Wade,
2 . Mower deck not level.
3.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4. Bent blade mandrel,
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup oi
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside 0 ! mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandret.
6 , Clean around mandrets to open vent holes.
Mower blades will not
rotate t. Obstruction if) clutch mechanisni.
2 . Wom/damaged mower drive belt,
3. Frozen idler pulley
4. Frozen blade mandrel
1 . Remove obstniotion,
2 . Replace mower drive bell.
3 Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge 1 Engine speed too slow,
2, Travel speed too fast,
3, Wet grass
4, Mower deck not level
5, low/unaven ti re ai r pressurs,
6 , Worn, bent or loose blade,
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,
S. Mower drive belt worn,
9 Blades improperly installed,
10, Improper blades used.
1 1 . clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup o!
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Place throttle control in TAST' posillon.
2 Shift to slower speed,
3, Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4
Level mower deck
5 Check tires for proper air prassure.
6 - Replaoe/shaipen biade. Tighten blade bolt.
7, Clean underside ol mower housing.
8 , Replace mower drive belt.
9, Reinslail Wades sharp edge down.
1 0 , Replace with blades listed In this manual,
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlights) not worldng
(if so equipped) 1 . Switch is "OFP-
2 . Bulb{s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring
5. Blown fuse.
1 Turn switch “ON".
2 , Replace bu!b(s),
3 . Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5, Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge 1 Bad battery C 8 l!(s) i i. Replace battery,
2 . Poor cable connections,
I
2 , Check/clean all connections.
3. Faulty reguiator (if so equipped), I a. Replace regulator,
4. Faulty alternator | 4 , Replace alteroalor.
Engine "baeScfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1 Engine throttle control not set at‘SLOW | 1 Move throttle controHo‘SLOW position and allow
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
1
to idle for 3Q seconds before slopping engine.
26