Craftsman 917.270861 Owner's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
=ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
dower blades will not • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction.
rotate mechanism.
• Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
• Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley.
• Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel.
3oor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow.
teadlight(s) not
vorking (if so
.=quipped)
3attery will not charge
_oss of Drive
Engine "backfires"
Nhen turning engine
'OFF" ,
• 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.
• Switch is "OFF".
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged
wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s),
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position,
• Motion drive belt worn,
damaged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmiss-
ion during shipment or
servicing.
• Engine throttle control
not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
• Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
• Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing,
Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air
pressure.
• 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 switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connec
tions.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connec
tions.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
• Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
• Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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