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Sears craftsman ez3 917.251492 Owner's Manual page 30

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TROU
POINTS
PROBLEM
CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch
engaged
Poor cut _ uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1_ Faulty operator-safety !orese'_ce control system,
1.
Wom, 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.
Obstruction in c_utchmechanism,
2
WOrn!damaged mower drive belt.,
3.
Frozen Idler putiey.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1.
Engine speed too slow.
2,
Travel speed toofast,,
3.
Wet grass,
4.
Mower deck not level,
5,
Lowluneven tire air pressure,.
6.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
7,,
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8.
Mower drive belt worm
9,
Blades Improperly Installed.,
10
Improper bfades used,,
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,
I. Swltch ts"OFP_
2_ Bulb(s) bumed out
3_
Faulty light switch,
4.
Loose or damaged wldng
5,
Blown fuse.,
t.
Bad battery celt(s).
2.
Poor cable connect!ons
3_ Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4
Faulty altemator,_
t.
Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.
2.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken.
3.
Air trapped in transmission during shpment
or servicing,,
1.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engtne.
1.
Check wiring, switches and con_ectionso If not
corrected, contact an authorized _ervtce center/
department
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,
!.
Remove obstructio'_
2,
Replace mower drive belt
3
Repface idler pulley.
4,
Replace blade mandrel.
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
Replacefsharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt,
7
Clean underside of mower housing,.
8,
Replace mower ddv_ belt,
9,
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10
Replace with blades listed tn this manual.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1,
Turn switch "ON",
2,
Replace bulb(s).
3,, Check/replace light switch
4.
Check wiring and connections,
5,
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2,
Check/clean all connec_ons,
3,
Replace regulator.
4,. Replace alternator.
1.
Place freewheel control tn "engaged" position.
2,, Replace motion ddve belt.
3,
Purge transmission,,
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 s_conds before stopping engtne_
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