Craftsman 917.289344 Owner's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
IPROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
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CAUSE
Worn, bent or loose blade
Mower deck not level,
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower
Bent blade mandrel,
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
Worntdamaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley,,
Frozen blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slow,
Travel speed too fast
Wet grass
Mower deck not level,.
Lowfuneven tire air pressure
Worn, bent or loose blade
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mowe[
Mower drive belt worn,
Blades improperly installed
improper blades used,
Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels..
Light switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out
Faulty lighl switch.
Loose or damaged wiring
Blown fuse.
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CORRECTION
Replace blade Tighten blade bolt..
Level mower deck
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes
Remove obstruction
Replace mower drive belt
Replace idler pulley
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position
Shift to slower speed,,
Allow grass to dry before mowing
Level mower deck
Check tires for proper PSI.
Reptacetsharpen 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
Turn light switch "ON",
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Checkfreplace light switch
Check wiring and connections
Replace fuse
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