Craftsman EZ3 917.272021 Owner's Manual page 32

'ROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
'oor grass discharge
:onrd)
4eadlight(s) not work
_g (if so equipped)
_attery will not charge
.oss of drive
!ngine_=backfires"
ihen turning engine
OFF"
CAUSE
• Wom, 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.
• Switch is "OFF".
• Bulb(s) bumed out.
• Faulty light switch.
-,_ Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel control in "disen-
gaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicing.
• Engine throttle control not set
at "SLOW" position for 30 sec-
onds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
• 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.
• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace altemator.
• Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to "SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
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