Craftsman 917.28008 Operator's Manual page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
CAUSE CORRECTION
1 Engine speed too slow. 1 Place thro_tle control in "FAST"
position.
2 Travel speed too fast. 2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Wet grass. 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Mower deck not Ievel. 4 Level mower deck.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5 Check tires for proper PSi.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and 7 Clean underside of mower
trash under mower, housing.
8 Mower drive belt worn. 8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Blades improperly installed. 9 Reinstal[ blades sharp edge down.
10 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11 Clogged mower deckvent holes 11 Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
1 Light switch is "OFF". 1 Turn light switch "ON".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2 Replace bulb(s) or tamp(s).
3 Faulty light switch. 3 Check/replace {ight switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shiffea
into reverse
1 Bad battery ceil(s). 1 Replace battery.
2 Poor cable connections. 2 Checkjciean all connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
4 Faulty alternator. 4 Replace altematoro
1 Freewheel controi in ...... 1 P[ace freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position, "ENGAGED" position,
2 Debris on steering plate (if 2 See "CLEANING" in the
equipped), maintenance section,
3 Motion drive belt worn. damaged. 3 Replace motion drive belt.
or broken.
! 4 Air trapped in transmission during 4 Purge transmission.
shipment or servicing.
i 5 Axle key missing. 5 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
il Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttle controlbetween
between half and full speed {fast) half and full speed (fast) position
position before stopping engine, before stopping engine.
1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to RO8 "ON"
is not "ON" while mower or other position. See Operation seclion.
attachment is engaged.
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