Manual - Craftsman 917.98636 Operator's Manual

42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center.
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
CAUSE
1
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2
Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt.
3
Frozen idler pulley.
4
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 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
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1
Light switch is "OFF".
2
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3
Faulty light switch.
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
5
Blown fuse.
1
Bad battery cell(s).
2
Poor cable connections.
3
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4
Faulty alternator.
CORRECTION
1 Remove obstruction.
3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified 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.
11 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 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator.
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