Craftsman 917.273663 - Manual (Page 30)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor grass
discharge
(continued) 3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8. 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.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1. Switch is “OFF”.
2. Bulb(s) or lamp{s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Turn switch “ON”.
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/repiace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge 1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Loss of drive 1. Freewheel control in
“disengaged” position.
2. Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
1. Place freewheel control in
“engaged” position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine “backfires”
when turning
engine “OFF”
1. Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping
engine.
1. Move throttle control
between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine.
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