Sears 917.257552 - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
CAUSE
1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system
CORRECTION
Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
Poor cut - uneven Worn, bant or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
Bent blade mandrel.
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
1, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Wom/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley,
4, Frozen biade mandrel.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt,
3, Replace idler pulley,
4, Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge 1, Engine speed too slow,
2, Travel speed 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" posilion.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Aitowgrass to dry before mowing,
4- Level mower deck,
5 Check tires for proper air pressure,
6. Beplace/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 1, Switch is “OFP. 1. Turn switch "ON",
(if so equipped) 1 2, Bulb(s) burned out,
3. Faulty light switch,
: 4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5, Blown fuse
2, Replace bulb(s),
3, Check/repiace light switch
4, Check wiring and connections
5, Replace fuse
Battery will not charge 1 Bad battery ceii(s),
2, Poor cable connections,
3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1, Replace battery,
2, Check/ciean all connections,
3, Replace regulator,
4 Replace alternator,
Engine "baclcflres"
when turning engine
IIQPpi»
1. Engine throftie control not set at “SLOW”
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. 1, Move throttle control to “SLOW" position and allow
to idle fo! 30 seconds before stopping engine,
26