Sears 917.25148 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLESHOOTIMG POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
1 Faulty opsraiof-safety presence cortirol system t 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 ol 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 mandrel
1, Remove obstruction.
2- Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace Idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge I, Engine speed too slow
2 - Travei speed too fast
3
Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level.
5, Low/unsven tire air pressure
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Worn, bent or loose blade,
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9 Blades improparly installed,
10 improper blades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup
oi
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1, Place throttle control in “FAST” position
5 Shift to slower speed
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4, Level mower deck,
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Check tires for proper air pressure
6 Replaca/sharpen blade Tighten blade boit.
7 Clean underside of mower houslng.
8, Replace mower drive belt
9 Reinstaij blades sharp edge down,
10- Replace with blades listed In this martual.
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 Of damaged wiring
5- Blown fuse.
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 Gall{s)
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator {If so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator
1 Replace battery
2 Check/clean all connections
3 Replace rsguSator
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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