Craftsman 917.270660 - Manual (Page 32)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor grass discharge
(cont'd) ■ 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.
• 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.
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
• Switch is "OFF".
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse. • Turn switch “ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connections.
• Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
Loss of drive • Freewheel control in “disen­
gaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn, dam­
aged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicing.
• Place freewheel control in “en­
gaged” position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
Engine “backfires"
when turning engine
“OFF”
• Engine throttle control not set
at “SLOW” position for 30
seconds before stopping en­
gine.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW”
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping en­
gine.
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