Craftsman 917.274040 - Manual (Page 32)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Engine speed too slow. 1, Place throttle control in
2. Travel speed too fast. 2.
“FAST” position.
Shift to slower speed.
3. Wet grass. 3, Allow grass to dry before
4. Mower deck not level. 4.
mowing.
Level mower deck.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5, Check tires for proper air
6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 6.
pressure.
Replace/sharpen blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and 7,
Tighten blade bolt.
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
10. Improper blades used. 10
down.
.Replace with blades listed in
11. Clogged mower deck vent 11
this manual.
.Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of grass, open vent holes.
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is “OFF”. 1, Turn switch “ON”.
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2, Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
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.
1. Bad battery cell(s). 1 .
Replace battery.
2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/dean all connections.
3. Faulty regulator 3, Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator. 4, Replace alternator.
1. Freewheel control in 1. Place freewheel control in
“disengaged” position. “engaged” position.
2. Motion drive belt worn, 2, Replace motion drive belt.
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission 3, Purge transmission.
during shipment or servicing.
1. Engine throttle control not set 1, Move throttle control to
at “SLOW” position for 30 “SLOW” position and allow
30 seconds before stopping to idle for 30 seconds before
engine. stopping engine.
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine “backfires’'
when turning
engine “OFF”
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