Craftsman 917.272462 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section In manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
not rotate (con't) ddve belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact aSears or other
qualified service center.
)oor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
Jischarge
12. 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.
10.Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Readllght(s) not 1.
working 2.
'_if s o equipped) 3.
4.
5.
Battery will not 1.
:harge 2.
3.
4.
Loss of drive 1.
2.
3.
1.
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"
Switch is =OFF'.
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged widng.
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.
Blown fuse. 5.
Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
Faulty regulator 3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator. 4. Replace altemator.
Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
Engine throttle control not
set at =SLOW*
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
1. Tum switch =ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
Replace fuse.
1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
1. Move throttle control to
=SLOW* position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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