Craftsman 917.273631 - Manual (Page 30)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive
belt.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
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. Biades 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. Biown 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.
Engine “backfires”
when turning
engine “OFF”
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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