Craftsman 917.28910 Operator's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
IPROBLEM
CAUSE
IPoor cut _ uneven i 1 Worn, bent or loose blade,
=cutting
i 2 Mower deck not level.
CORRECTION
1 Replace blade Tighten b'lade 5oii.
2 Level mower deck
i 3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3
trash under mower
! 4 Bent blade mandre! 4
i5
Clogged mower deck vent from 5
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels,
Clean underside of mower
housing
Contact a Sears or other
qualiffed service center,,
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
IMower blades will i Obstruction in cfutch mechanism 1 Remove obstruction
not rotate
B2 Worn!damaged mower drive be!t. 2 Replace mower drive belt.
i 3 Frozen idler pulley 3 Replace idler pulley
[ 4 Frozen blade mandrel 4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center
Poor grass 1 Engine speed too slow_ 1 Place throttle controt in "FAS-F'
discharge position
2 Travel speed too fast 2 Shift 1o slower speed
3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4 Mower deck net level 4 Lever mower deck..
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure..
6 Worn, bent or loose blade
5 Check tires for proper PSI
6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten
blade bolt
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower_
8 Mower drive belt worn
9 Blades improperly installed
10 Improper blades used.
7 C_ean underside of mower
housing..
8 Replace mower drive bell
9 Reinstal[blades sharp edge down
10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
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 ouL,
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse.
1t Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes
1 Turn light switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s)
3 Check/replacelight switch,
4 Check wiring and connections,
5 Replace fuse
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