Craftsman 917.270732 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
• Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
• Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Bent blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Mower blades will
not rotate • Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
• Remove obstruction.
• Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
♦ Replace mower drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
discharge
• Engine speed too slow. • Place throttle control in
“FAST” position.
• Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed.
• Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
• Low/uneven tire air pressure • Check tires for proper air
pressure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
• Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Mower drive belt worn. • Replace mower drive belt.
• Blades improperly installed. • Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Improper blades used. • Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not • Switch is “OFP. • Turn switch “ON".
working • Bulb(s) burned out. • Replace bulb(s).
(if so equipped) • Faulty light switch. * Check/replace light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check wiring and connections
• Blown fuse. • Replace fuse.
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