Craftsman 917.273062 - Manual (Page 35)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor grass
discharge 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in
“FAST” position.
2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.
3. W et grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Mower deck not level. 4. Level mower deck.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. W orn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Mower drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11 .Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
11. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.
working 2. Bulb(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connec­
tions.
5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.
Battery wili not 1. Bad battery cell{s). 1. Replace battery.
charge 2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connec­
tions.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
3. Replace regulator.
4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in
“disengaged" position.
1. Place freewheel control in
“engaged” position.
2. Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine “backfires”
when turning
engine
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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