Craftsman 917.28991 - Manual (Page 34)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor cut - uneven 1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
cutting
2 Mower deck not level. 2 Level mower deck.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3 Clean underside of mower
trash under mower. housing.
4 Bent blade mandrel. 4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5 Clogged mower deck vent from 5 Clean around mandrels to
bulld-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
open vent holes.
Mower blades will 1 Obstruction In clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.
not rotate
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 “FAST’
discharge
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 PSI.
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 holes 11 Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not 1 Light switch Is “OFF”. 1 Turn light switch “ON”.
working
(if so equipped)
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.
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