Craftsman 917.378320 Owner's Manual page 18

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CAUSE
1. Engineflywheelbmkeison
when controlbar is release(
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
3. Blade adapter broken.
4. Blade dragging in grass.
CORRECTION
1. Depress control bar to
upper handle before
pulling 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.
Loss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning 1. Adjust or replace drive
with drive control engaged, control cable.
2. Belt not driving 2. Put belt on pulleys or
replace belts if broken.
Grass catcher t. Cutting height too low, 1. Raise cutting height.
notfilllng(ifso 2. Lift on blade worn oft. 2. Replace blade.
equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push 1. Raise cutting height. 1. Grass is too high or wheel
height is too low.
2, Rear of lawn mower
housing or blade dragging
in grass.
3, Grass catcher too full.
4. Handle height position not
right for you.
2. Raise rear of lawn mower
housing one (1) setting
higher.
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Adjust handle height to
suit.
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