Craftsman 917.271023 - Manual (Page 31)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
• Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
• Buildup of grass, leaves, • Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
• Bent blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel.
• Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels. open vent holes.
Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
• Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass dis • Engine speed too slow. • Place throttle control in
charge
• Travel speed too fast.
“FAST position.
• Shift to slower speed.
* Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck.
• Low/uneven tire air pres- • Check tires for proper air
sure. pressure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
• Buildup of grass, leaves • Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
• Mower drive belt worn. • Replace mower drive belt.
• Blades improperly • Reinstall blades sharp edge
installed. down.
• Improper blades used. • Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash open vent holes.
around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not • Switch is “OFP. • Turn switch “ON".
working (if so * B Bulb(s) burned out. • Replace bulb(s).
equipped) • Faulty light switch. • Check/replace light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check wiring and connections.
* Blown fuse. • Replace fuse.
Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s). • Replace battery.
charge • Poor cable connections. • Check/clean all connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so • Replace regulator.
equipped).
• Faulty alternator. • Replace alternator.
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