Craftsman 917.20392 Operator's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
Iworking
i(if so equipped)
iBattery will not
charge
CAUSE CORRECTION
1 Worn, bent or lOOse blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
2 Mower deck not level. 2 Level mower deck.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3 Clean underside of mower
trash under mower, housing.
4 Bent blade mandrct. 4 Contact a Scars or other
qualified service center.
5 Clogged mower deck vent from 5 Clean around mandrels to
build-up of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
1 Obstruction _nclutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.
2 2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 3 Replace idler pulley.
4 4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1 Place throttEe 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 unders=de of mower
housing.
8 Replace mowerdrlve belt.
', 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11 Clean around mandrels 1o
open vent holes.
Worn/damaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley.
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 a_r 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 Ltght sw_tch 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 connecttons.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1 ! Turn light switch "ON".
2 i Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s}.
3 Check/replace hght 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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