Craftsman 917.254850 Owner's Manual page 28

TIROUBLESHOOT G POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
t Faulty operator-safety presence control system
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
i, , i r I
Mower blades will not
rotate
1 Check wiring, switches and connections if not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1., Worn, bent or loose blade
2, Mower deck not level
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4, Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
t Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel,.
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
!_. Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt
3.. Replace idler pulley
4. Replace blade mandreI
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
t. Engine speed too slow
2.. Travel speed too fast
3,. Wet grass
4.. Mower deck not levei
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure
6. Worn, bent or loose blade
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed
10 Improper biadesused
1t Clogged mower deck vent holes from buitdup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) burned out.
3 FauIty light switch
4. Loose or damaged wiring,.
5. Blown fuse
1 Bad battery cell(s),
2, Poor cable connections
3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4, Faulty alternator
I. 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)
3 Check/replace light swilch,.
4 Check wiring and connections
5 ReplAce fuse..
1 Replace battery
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternato[..
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
!, Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine