Craftsman 917.376482 Owner's Manual page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
CAUSE CORRECTION
PROBLEM
Poor cut -
uneven
Excessive
vibration
Starter rope
hard to pull
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Wheel heights uneven.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
1. Engine flywheel brake is on
when control bar is released.
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
3. Blade adapter broken.
4. Blade dragging in grass.
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2.
3.
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2.
3.
4.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Set all wheels at same
height,
3. Clean underside of
mower housing,
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Depress control bar to
upper handle before
pulling the starter rope.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Replace blade adapter.
4. Move lawn mower to cut
grass or to hard surface.
Grass catcher Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height.
not filling Lift on blade worn off. Replace blade.
(If so equipped) Catcher not venting air. Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push Raise cutting height.
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2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loss of drive
or slowing of
drive speed
Grass is too high or wheel
height is too low.
Rear of mower housing or
blade dragging in grass.
Grass catcher too full.
Handle height position not
right for you.
1. Belt wear.
2. Belt off of pulley.
3. Drive cable worn or broken.
4. "Loose" drive control system.
Raise rear of mower housing
one (1)setting higher.
Empty grass catcher.
Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Check/replace drive belt.
2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
3. Replace drive cable.
4. Adjust drive control.
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