Craftsman 23.0 HP 917.275031 Owner's Manual page 32

. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
i(if so equipped)
il. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
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.
i 10.Improper blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is"OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
.
Battery will not 1.
charge 2.
3.
4.
Engine "backfires" 1.
when turning
engine"OFF"
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace 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. Replace/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.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
.
Move throttle control to
=SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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