Craftsman 917.258543 Owner's Manual page 28

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TROUBLESHOOTING
POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment
ciutch
engaged
Poor cut = uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
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Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1.
Faultyoperator-safe_presen_controlsystem.
1.
Worn, bent or loose blade_
2,
Mower deck not le(,el
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 around mandrels,,
1,
Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2.
Worn!damaged
mower ddve belt
3_
Frozen idler pulley,
4o
Frozen blade mandrel
1.
Engine speed too slow.
2,
Travel speed too fast,.
3_
Wet grass,,
4,
Mower deck not level
5
Low/uneven tire atr pressure
6_ Worn, bent or loose blade
7_
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8,
Mower ddve bait worn.
19"0 Blades improperly Installed
improper blades used,
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holes trom buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1,. Switch is "OFF".
2,
Bulb(s) burned out,.
3,
Faulty light switch
4
Loose or damaged widng.
5
Blown fuse,
1
Bad battery cell(s)
2.
Poor cable connecttonso
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4.
Faulty alternator.
I.
Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
CORRECTION
1,
Check wtdng, switches
and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department,
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1,
Replace blade. Tighten blade boil
2o
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 ddve bell
3
Replace idler pulley°
4,
Replace blade mandrel.
1.
Place throttle conlrol in"FAST" position.
2,
Shift to slower speed.
3,
Allow grass to dry before mowing
4,
Level mower deck
5.
Check tires for proper air pressure,.
6
Replacetsharpen
biade_ Tighten blade bolt.
7_
Clean underside of mower housing
8,
Replace mower drive belt
9,
Reinstall blades sharp edge down°
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Replace with blades listed in this manual,
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Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
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1.
Turn switch"ON".
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3,
ChecWreplace
light switch.
4
Check widng and connections
5.
Replace fuse..
1,
Replace battery,
2
Cheek!clean atl connections.
3,
Replace reguIatoro
4
Replace alternator.
1.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,,
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