Craftsman 917.27103 - Manual (Page 30)

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM OAMSE CORRECTION
Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
(confd) » Lqw/uneven tire air pressure. • Check tires for proper air pres­
sure.
» Wbrn, bent or loose blade. » Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt
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• Buildup of grass, leaves and
trdsh under mower.
» Clean underside of mower hous­
ing.
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• Mower drive beit worn. * Replace mower drive belt
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« Blades improperly installed.. » Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
f improper blades used. * Replace with blades listed in this
manual.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
® Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
Headl(ght{s) not • Switch is “OFF’. » Turn switch "ON".
working (if so • Bulb(s) burned out.
» Replace bulb(s).
equipped} » Fluliy iight switch. » Check/replace light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check wiring and connections.
» Bfown fuse. • Replace fuse.
Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s). • Replace battery.
charge • Poor cable connections. » Check/dean all connections,,
* Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
» Replace regulator
• Faulty alternator. » Replace alternator.
Engine "backfires’*
when turning
engine “OFF"
• Engine throttle control not set
j at “SLOW" position for 30
sejbonds before stopping
engine.
® Move throttle control to “SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping engine.
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