Craftsman 917.256410 Owner's Manual page 27

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TROU
HOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1.
Wom, bent or _oose 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.
1.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2.
Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3.
Frozen idler pulley.
4.
Frozen blade mandrel.
1,
Engine speed too slow.
2.
Travel speed too fast.
3.
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 installe&
10.
ImproperbIades used.
11.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1.
Switch is "OFF".
2,
Bulb(s) burnedout.
3.
Faulty 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.
1,
Engine throttle controt not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
1,
Check wiring, switches and connections.
If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
1.
Replace blade. Tighten blade boIt.
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.
t.
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.
Replacelsharpen
blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7.
Clean underside of mower housing.
8.
Replace mower drive belt.
9.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
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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 switch.
4.
Check wiring and connections.
5.
Replace fuse.
1.
Replace battery.
2.
Check/clean all connections.
3.
Replace regulator,
4.
Replace alternator.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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