Craftsman 917.2565 Owner's Manual page 27

TROU LESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1. Faulty operator_safety presence control system.
1. Worn, bent ortoose b_ade.
2, Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandre!,
CORRECTION
!. Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department,
1. Repiace blade, Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3, Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel,
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
t, Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace !diet puttey.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too stow,
2. Travel speed too fast.
3, Wet grass.
4. Mower deck notlevel.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or toose blade,
7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed,
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
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. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade boil.
7, Clean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
!!. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4, Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections,
3. Faulty regulator {if so equipped}.
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1,
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
1. Replace battery,
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
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