Craftsman LTS 1500 Owner's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
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Headlight(s) not
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Battery will not
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CAUSE
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower
Bent blade mandrel
Clogged mower deck vent from
build*up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism
Wornfdamaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley..
Frozen blade mandrel
Engine speed too slow,
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass
Mower deck not level
Lowluneven tire air pressure
Worn, bent or loose blade
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower
Mower drive belt worn
Blades improperly installed
Improper blades used,
Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels
Light switch is "OFF"
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse,
Bad battery cell(s)
Poor cable connections_
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
Faulty alternator
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CORRECTION
Replace blade Tighten blade bott
Level mower deck
Clean underside of mower
housing,
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes
Remove obstruction
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position,
Shift 1o slower speed
Allow grass to dry before mowing
Levee mower deck
Check tires for proper PSI
Replacefsharpen blade Tighten
blade bolt,
Clean underside of mower
housing,
Replace mower drive belt
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
Replace with blades listed in
this manual
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Turn light switch "ON",
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s),.
Checkfreplace light switcln,
Check wiring and connections°
Replace flJse,,
Replace battery,
Checklclean all connections,
Replace regulator
Replace alternator,
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