Craftsman 247.370253 - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE-SHOOTING
A WARNING: Before doing any kind c f investigative or repair job on the mower, stop the motor and
disconnect from power source.
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gioves when performing any blade maintenance.
Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action
Handle not in position 1. Carri. ige bolts not seated in the
hand e insulators
1. Adjust the height of the handle and
make sure that the carriage bolts
are seated properly into the handle
insulators. Tighten the hand knobs.
Mower not starting 1. Cord disconnected from the motor/
blade control
2. Moto /blade control switch defective.
3. Exter sion cord not connected to
sourc e of power.
4. Circu t breaker on the mower or on
the h 3use receptacle tripped
1. Reconnect the cord keeping the
cord restraint close to the motor/
blade control.
2. Replace motor/blade control switch.
3. Connect the extension cord to an
indoor or outdoor 110-120 volt 60
cycle A.C. receptacle.
4. Reset the circuit breaker following
instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Circuit breaker on the mower tripping 1. Too r luch workload on the mower
2. Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.
1. Raise the cutting height, reset the
circuit breaker on the mower, take a
smaller width of cut, and walk
slowly.
2. Connect to an outlet that is fused
for 15 amperes. Reset the circuit
breaker and start the mower again.
Mower cutting grass unevenly 1. Cuttii ig height not set properly.
2. Lawr rough or uneven.
1. All wheels must be placed in the
same cutting height for the mower
to cut evenly.
2. Move the wheels to a higher cutting
height position.
Mower not mulching properly 1. Wet grass clippings stick to the
unde side of the deck.
1. Wait till the grass dries before
mowing.
Hard to push 1. High grass or cutting height too low.
2. Rear of mower housing and blade
drag; ling in heavy grass
1. Raise cutting height
2. Raise cutting height.
Mower vibrating at higher speed 1. Biadi I is unbalanced.
2. Bent motor shaft.
1. Balance the blade by grinding each
cutting edge equally.
2. Stop the motor, disconnect the
power source and inspect for
damage. Repair before restarting. If
vibration persists, take it to a service
dealer.
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For repairs beyond the minor adju stments listed above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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