Craftsman 28948 Operator's Manual page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades wilt
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
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Headlight(s) not
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CAUSE
Worn, bent or loose blade.,
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels_
Obstruction in clutch mechanism°
Worn!damaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler pulley,,
Frozen blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast,
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level
Low/uneven tire air pressure
Worn, bent or loose blade°
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower..
Mower drive belt worn,
Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used,
Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels°
Light switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring_
Blown fuse_
'ION
Replace blade_ Tighten blade bo]t,
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing..
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley_
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
Shift to slower speed,,
Allow grass to dry before mowing.
Level mower deck,
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replace/sharpen blade° Tighten
blade bolt,
Clean underside of mower
housing,,
Replace mower drive belt.,
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
Replace with blades listed in
this manual
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes,
Turn light switch "ON",.
Replace bulb(s) or famp(s)_
Check/replace light switch,,
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse,,
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