Craftsman 917.25559 Owner's Manual page 27

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TROU LESHOOTI G POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment eiutch
engaged
Poor Cut - uneven
Mower blades wltl not
rotate
Poor grass dIscharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
CAUSE
I. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2, Mower deck not ieveL
3. Buitdup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel,
t. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel,
t. Engine speed too slow.
2, Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass,
4. Mower deck not level.
5, Low/uneven tire air 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.
t0. {mproperblades used.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch,
4. Loose or damaged wiring,
5. Blown fuse.
CORRECTION
1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact Sears Service Department,
i. Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck,
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel,
t. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower ddve belt,
3, Replace idler pulley.
4, Replace blade mandrel,
1. Place throttle 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 air pressure,
6, Repiaceisharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7, Clean underside of mower housing.
8, Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
t0. Replace with blades listed in this manual
1. Turn switch "ON".
2, Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch,
4. Check widng and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not charge
Tractor "creeps" with
motion control lever in
"neutra!" position
1. Bad battery' cell(s).
2. Poor cabte connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Motion control lever is out of adjustment.
1. Replace battery,
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Adjust motion control lever.
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