Craftsman 917.370700 Owner's Manual page 19

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.
not filling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade.
(If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push 1. Raise cutting height.
Blade brake/
clutch does
not engage
Engine dies
when starting
blade
Loss of drive
or slowing of
drive speed
1. Grass is too high or wheel
height is too low.
2. Rear of lawn mower
housing or cutting blade
dragging in grass.
3. Grass catcher too full.
4. Handle height position not
right for you.
1. Defective blade control.
1. Cold engine.
2. Mower is in uncut grass.
1. Belt wear.
2. Belt off of pulley.
3. Drive cable worn or broken.
2. Raise rear of lawn mower
housing one (1) setting
higher.
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Replace blade brake/clutch.
1. Allow engine to warm up
for one minute.
2. Move mower to cleared area.
1. Check/replace drive belt.
2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
3. Replace drive cable.
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