Craftsman 917.288623 Operator's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
...... See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will I Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.
not rotate
2
3 Frozen idler pulley.
4 Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1 Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery wilt not
charge
Worn/damaged mower ddve belt 2
3
4
2 Travel speed too fast.
3 Wet grass.
4 Mower deck not level.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9 Blades improperly installed.
10 Improper blades used.
11
Clogged mower deck vent holes 11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
1
2
3
4
5
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
trash around mandrels.
Light switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or tamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a Sears or other
qua!if_ed service center.
1 Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck.
5 Check tires for proper PSI.
6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7 Clean underside of mower
housing.
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1 Turn light switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Replace fuse.
1 Rep{ace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator.
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