Craftsman 917.270840 - Manual (Page 33)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
(confd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure. * Check tires for proper air pres­
sure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
• Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
• Clean underside of mower hous­
ing.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Blades improperly installed. • Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Improper blades used. • Replace with blades listed in thi:;
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 (if so • Bulb(s) burned out. • Replace bulb(s).
equipped) • Faulty iight switch. • Check/replace light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check wiring and connections.
• Blown fuse.
• Replace fuse.
Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s). • Replace battery.
charge • Poor cable connections. • Check/clean all connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Replace regulator.
• Faulty alternator. • Replace alternator.
Loss of drive • Freewheel control in “disen­
gaged” position.
• Place freewheel control in
“engaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn, dam­
aged or broken.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicinq.
• Purge transmission.
Engine “backfires”
when turning engine
“OFP
• Engine throttle control not set
at “SLOW” position for 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping engine.
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