Craftsman 917.28853 Operator's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center.
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
CAUSE CORRECTION
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism, 1 Remove obstruction,
2 Worn/damaged mower drive be[t. 2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Frozen idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley,
4 Frozen blade mandrel, 4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
i 1 Engine speed too slow, 1 Place throttle control in "FAST"
position,
i 2 Travel speed too fast, 2 Shift to slower speed,
3 Wet grass. 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing,
4 Mower deck not level. 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. Tighien
blade bolt.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and 7 C{ean underside of mower
trash under mower, housing.
8 Mower drive belt worn. 8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Blades impreperly installed.. 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual,
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 CIean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
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Headlight(s) not 1 Light switch is "OFF". I Turn tight switch "ON".
working
(if so equipped) 2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned ouL 2 Reptace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Faulty light switch, 3 Check/replace light switch,
4 Loose or damaged wiring, 4 Check wiring and connections,
5 Blown fuse, 5 Replace fuse.
Battery will not I Bad battery ceil(s). 1 Replace battery.
charge
2 Poor cabIe connections, 2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
4 Fautty alternator, 4 Replace alternator.
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