Craftsman 917.27224 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Poorg_ss
discha_e
Headlight(s) not
working
if
so equipped)
3attery will not
:harge
_OSS of drive
CHART
CAUSE
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, leavesand
trash under mower,
8, Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades impropody 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) or lamp(s) burned
out.
3. Faulty light switch,
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections,
13. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
2, Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
CORRECTION
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 bolt.
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.
11.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes,
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or Lamp(s).
3. Checldreplace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Replace fuse,
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine"backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to
_henturning set at "SLOW" "SLOVV _ position and allow
engine position for 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before
"OFF" before stopping engine, stopping engine.
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