Seat; Fuse - Craftsman EZ3 917.256543 Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
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Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor' grass discharge
Headlight{s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "back-fires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
TROUBLESHOOTSNG POINTS
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CAUSE
1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system,
1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2. Mower deck not level
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4 Bent blade mandrel,
S Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Obstruction in dutch mechanism
2, Worn!damaged mower drive belt
3, Frozen idler pulley
4, Frozen blade mandrel
1 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 bellworn
9,, Blades improperly installed
10 Improper blades used,
11, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1. Switch is "OFF"
2. Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged widng
5 Blown fuse,
1 Bad battery cell(s)
2 Poor cable connections
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1,, Engine throttle centre! not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
CORRECTION
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1, Checkwiring, switches and connect}OnSr tf not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1 Replace 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
1, Remove obstruction
2. Replace mower drive beff
3 Replace idler pulley
4. Replace blade mandrel,
1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2 Shiftto s!ower speed.
3 Atlow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower decJ(.
5 Checktires for proper air pressure,
6,, Replace/sharpen 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
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1. Turn switch "ON"
2. Replace bulb(s),
3 Checldrep_ace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery
2. Check/dean aH connections
3. Replace regulator,
4. Replace alternator.
1 Move throttIe control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,