Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears sewice center
PROBLEM
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Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades will 1
not rotate
2
3
4
Poor grass 1
discharge
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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2
3
CAUSE
Worn, bent or loose blade. 1
Mower deck not level. 2
Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel 4
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1
2
3
4
Womtdamaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low]uneven tire air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1 Ught switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or tamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse.
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10'
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CORRECTION
Repi';'ce"b]ade,
Tighten blade boli
Level mower deck,
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a Bears or other qualified
service Center.
Place throttle control in '=FAST"
position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before mowing
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
"Iijm light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s),
Check/replace light switch.
=Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse.
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