Craftsman 917.28001 Operator's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center,
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor cut = uneven 1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
cutting 2 Mower deck not level. 2 Level mower deck.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash 3 Clean underside of mower housing.
under mower.
4 Bent blade mandrel. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
5 Clogged mower deck vent from 5 Clean around mandrels to
build-up of grass, leaves, and trash open vent holes.
around mandrel.
Mower blade will 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.
not rotate 2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Frozen idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Frozen blade mandrel. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Poor grass
discharge
1 Travel speed too fast. 1 Shift to slower speed.
2 Wet grass. 2 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
3 Mower deck not level. 3 Level mower deck.
4 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 4 Check tires for proper PSI.
5 Worn, bent or loose blade. 5 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
6 Buildup of grass, leaves and 6 Clean underside of mower
trash under mower, housing.
7 Mower drive belt worn. 7 Replace mower drive belt.
8 Blade improperly installed. 8 Reinstall blade sharp edge down.
9 Improper blade used. 9 Replace with blade listed in parts
manual.
10 Clogged mower deck vent holes 10 Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell(s). 1 Replace battery.
charge 2 Poor cable connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty alternator. 3 Replace alternator.
Loss of drive 1 Axle key missing. 1 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system (ROB) 1
riding mower is is not "ON" while mower or other
shifted into reverse attachment is engaged.
2 Engine is cold. 2
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
Allow engine warm-up by running for
several seconds to several minutes.
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