Seat; Fuse - Craftsman EZ3 917.259531 Owner's Manual

TROU !SHOOTnNG POUNTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Pooreut-uneven
Mower blades wgl not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1 Worn. bent or loose blade
2 Mowerdeck notlevel
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4 Bent blade mandrel
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash &round mandrels
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Wom/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/uneventire air pressure
6 Worn, bent orloose blade
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mowerdrive beltwom
9 Blades improperly installed
t0 Improper blades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
! Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faufty light switch
4 Loose or damaged widng
5 Blown fuse
1 Bad battery cell(s),
2, Poorcable connectfons
3, Faultyregulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
1 Engine throttlecontrol not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before slopping engine
1 Checkwtring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
depadment
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Remove obstruction
2, Replace mower drive belt+
3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
1 Place throttlecontrol In "FAST" position
2 Shiftto slower speed.
3 Allow grassto dry before mowing,
4 Levelmower deck
5+ Check tires for proper air pressure,
6, Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7, Clean underside of mower housing
8 Replace mower ddve belt
9 Relnstall blades sharp edgedown
10 Replace with blades I_stedin this manual
11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Turn switch "ON"+
2. Replace bulb(s)
3 CheclVreplace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Replace fuse
1 Replace battery
2, Cheek/clean all connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" posltlon and allow
to Idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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