Craftsman 917.270962 - Manual (Page 32)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
CAUSE
• Engine speed too slow.
• Travei speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not ievei.
• Low/uneven tire air pressure.
• Worn, bent or ioose blade.
• Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improper blades used.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
CORRECTION
Switch is “OFP.
Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
Place throttle control in
“FAST” position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
• Turn switch “ON”.
• Replace bu!b(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connec
tions.
• Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
Replace battery.
Check/clean all connections.
Replace regulator.
Replace alternator.
Engine “backfires”
when turning
engine
“OFF”
Freewheel control in
“disengaged" position.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
Place freewheel control in
“engaged" position.
Replace motion drive belt.
Purge transmission.
Engine throttle control not
set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds
stopping engine.
Move throttle control to
“SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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