Sears 917.257651 - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAI
wliip CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator ieaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged 1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system, 1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact ars authorized service center/
department.
Poor out - uneven 1 Worn, bent or loose bJade
2 Mower deck not levei-
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4 Beni blade mandrel
5, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
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1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.
2 Level mower deck
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4, Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
Mower blades will not 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction
rotate 2 Worn/damaged rnowsr drive bell
3 Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blada mandrel
2 Replace mower drive belt
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, yower decknot level.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure ■
6 Worn, bent or loose blade
7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
B 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. Haplace/sharpen blade. Tighten Made bolt
7. Clean underside of mower housing,
8. Replace mower drive belt
9. Rainstail biadsB sharp edge down
to Replace with blades listed In this manual
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
Headlight(s) not working 1, Switch is "OFF" 1 Turn switch “OH",
{If so equipped) 2. Bulb(s) burned out
3
Faulty light switch,
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
2 Replace butb(s).
3 Chsck/repiacB light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse
Battery will not charge t Bad battery cetlis)
2 Poor cable cormections
3,
Faulty regulator (ff so equipped)
4. Faulty alternator.
1 Rspiaca battery
2 Check/ciean all connections
3 Replace regulator,
4 Replace allarnator
Engine “backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF" 1 - Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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