Sears 917.257462 - Manual (Page 25)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator ieaves seat
with attachment ciutch
engaged
1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
conected, contact Sears Service Center/Department.
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.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
Mower blades will not
rotate 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Mower drive belt out of adjustment.
3. Wom/damaged mower drive belt.
4. Frozen idler pulley.
5. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Adjust mower drive belt.
3. Replace mower drive belt
4. Replace idler pulley.
5. 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 or out of adjustment.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
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/adjust mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
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 fuse.
1. Turn switch “ON”.
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge 1. Bad battery cell (s).
2. Poor cable connectbns.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.