Sears 917.25545 - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator (eaves 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 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 Berrt blade mandrel
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash arourrd mandrels
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade boll
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 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.
rotate 2 Wom/damaged mower drive belt
3. Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel 2 Replace mower drive belt
3. Replace Idler pulley.
4 Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge 1, Engine speed too slow
2 Travel speed loo fast
3. Wet grass
4, Mower deck not ievel.
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 Imprope r blades used.
11 Ciogged 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 biade. Tighten blade bolt
7 Clean underside of mower housing
8 Replace mower drive belt
9, Reinstall biades sharp edge down.
10 Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Meadlight(s) not woriring 1 Switch is "OFF", 1 Turn switch “ON“.
(if so equipped) 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 wiil not charge 1 Bad battery cal l{s).
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4. Faui^ alternator.
1. Replace battery
2. Checir/clean all connections
3. Replace regulator
4. Replace alternator
Engine ‘‘backfires"
when turning engine
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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