Craftsman 917.271041 Owner's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
CAUSE
•Wom, bent or loose blade.
• Mower deck not level.
• Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
• Bent blade mandrel.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch
not rotate mechanism.
• Worn/damaged mower *
drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley. •
• Frozen blade mandrel. •
Poor grass dis • Engine speed too slow. °
charge
• Travel speed too fast. °
• Wet grass. •
• Mower deck not level. •
• Low/uneven tire air pres- •
sure.
• Worn, bent or loose blade. *
Buildup of grass, leaves •
and trash under mower.
Mower drive belt wom. •
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) burned out.
Headlight(s) not !•
working (if so i •
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty altemator.
CORRECTION
• Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
• Level mower deck.
• Clean underside of mower
housing,
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
• Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Replace blade mandrel.
Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
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.
• Tum switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and cor_r_ections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all conne_ons.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
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