Problem, Cause, Correction – Craftsman 917.271050 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Poor cut - uneven
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace blade mandrel.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Mower blades will
not rotate
Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel.
Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
discharge
Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pressure
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Place throttle control in
“FAST” position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headiight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
• Switch is “OFF”,
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Turn switch “ON”.
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connections
• Replace fuse.
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