Craftsman 917.271811 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
if so equipped)
5.
Battery will not 1,
charge 2,
3.
4.
Engine "backfires" 1.
whenturning
engine "OFF"
CHART
CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
mechanism.
2. Wom/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
ddve belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley, 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in
21 Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
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 blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
"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. Switch is "OFF'.
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator,
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery,
2. Check/clean all connec
lions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds befon
stopping engine.
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