Need More Help - Craftsman 28813 - 46 in. Lawn Tractor Operation Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
3 Wet grass. 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Mower deck not level. 4 Level mower deck.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5 Check tires for proper PSI.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade.
6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8 Mower drive belt worn.
7 Clean underside of mower
housing.
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Blades improperly installed. 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
1 Turn light switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
4
1
Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
4 Replace alternator.
1 Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.
1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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