Craftsman 917.273648 - Manual (Page 32)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in
discharge “FAST” position.
2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Wet 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. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and 7. Clean underside of mower
trash under 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 11. Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels. open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is “OFF”. 1. Turn switch “ON”.
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
(if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch. 3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Blown fuse. 5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
charge 2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
3. Replace regulator.
4. Faulty alternator. 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 stoppinc
engine.
1. Move throttle control
between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine.
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