Sears 917.25254 - Manual (Page 28)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTtON
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system 1 Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service facility
Poor cut ■ uneven 1, Worn, bent or loose blade,.
2
Mower deck not level.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4, Bent 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 Clean 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/damaged mower drive belt
3, Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade marrdre!
1 Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive bait
3 Replace idler pulley,
4 Replace blade mandrel
Poor grass discharge 1. Engine speed too slow
2 Travel spaed too fast
3 Wet grass
4, Mower deck not level
5, Low/uneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent or loose blade
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9
Blades improperly installed
10 Improper blades used.
11, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Place throttle control in “FAST" position,
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Level mower deck
5 Check tires for proper air pressure.
6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt,
7 Clean underside of mower housing,
8 Replace mower drive belt
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10, Replace with blades listed in this manual,
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped) 1 Switch is “OFF"
2 Bulb{s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
4, Loose or damaged wiring
5,
Blown fuss
1 Turn switch "ON",
2 Replace bu!b(s),
3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse
Battery will not charge 1, Bad battery csll(s)
2, Poor cable cortnections
3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4, Faulty alternator.
1 Replace battery
2 Check/clean a!! 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 for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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