Sears 917.25953 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged 1 - Faulty opsrator-safaty presence control system 1, Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
Poor cut-uneven 1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2, Mower deck not ievel
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4, Bant blade mandrel
5, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels..
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck
3 Glean underside of mower housing
4, Replace blade mandrel.
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Mower blades will not
rotate 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
2. Worn/damagad mower drive belt.
3- Frozen idler pulley.
4, Frozen blade mandrel.
1, Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt
3, Replace idler pulley
4- Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge 1, Engine spaed too slow,
2, Travel speed too fast,
3-
Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level
5 Low/unevan tire air pressure,
6 Worn, bent or loose biada
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,
8 Mower drive bell worn
9 Blades improperly instgited
10. Improper blades used
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1 Place Ihrotlle control in "FAST" position.
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4. Level mower deck
5, Check tires tor proper air pressure
B, Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower housing
B. Replace mower drive belt
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10. Replace with blades listed in this mantjal
11, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headiighi(s) not working
(if so equipped) 1 Switch Is “OFF"
2 Butb(s) burned out
3 Fauity light switch
4 Loose or damaged wlrlng,
5 Blown fuse
1 Turn switch “ON",
2. Replace buib(s)
3
Check/replace Sight switch
4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Replace fuse
Battery wlli not charge 1, Bad battery ce1!(s)
2. Poor cable connections,
3. Paul iy regu lato r (if so equipped),
4, Faulty aiternator. 1, Replace battery
2„ Check/clean all connections
3 Replace regulator
4- Replace alternator,.
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1 Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle lor 30 seconds before slopping engine.
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