Craftsman 917.259561 Owner's Manual page 28

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine oontlnues to run
when operator leaves eeet
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-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"
1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1. Wom, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck notlevel.
3. Buildupof grass,leaves, and trashundermower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Cloggedmower deck ventholes frombuildupof
grass,leaves, andtrash aroundmandrels.
1. Obstructionin clutchmechanism.
2. Worn/damagedmowerddve belt.
3. Frozen idlerpulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Enginespeed too slow,
2, Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mowerdeck notlevel.
5. Low/unevantire air pressure.
6. Wom, bent or loose blade.
7, Buildupof grass, leavesand trash undermower.
8. Mower drive beltworn.
9. Bladesimproperlyinstalled,
10. Improperbladesused,
11. Clogged mowerdeckvent holesfrombuildupof
grass, leaves,and trasharoundmandrels.
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 control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1, Check widng, switches and connections. If 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_
I. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive 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. Replace/sharpan blade. Tighten blade boll
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. Tum switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery,
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Reptece 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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