Sears Craftsman 917.252561 Owner's Manual page 27

TRO LESHOOTiNG POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator ]eaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
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t Faulty operator-safety presence contrOt system
1 Worn, bent or ioose blade
2 Mower deck notlevel
& Buildup el grass, _eaves, and trash under mower
4 Bent blade mandrel,
5 Cfogged 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. Engine speed too stow
2 Travel speed too fast
3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not Ievel
5 Lowluneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent ortoose blade
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mowerdrive belt worn
9 BIades improperly installed
10 tmproperb]ades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, end trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF"
2. Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faully light switch
4. Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
! Bad battery celt(s)
2 Poor cabie connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator
Engine throttle control not sat at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine_
CORRECTION
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1 Check wiring, switches end connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
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
1 Remove obstruction.
2 Replace mower drive belt
3. Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2 Shift to slower speed
3 Atlow 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 hoieS
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)
3 Check!replace llght switch
4 Check wiring end connections.
5 Replace fuse
1 Repiace 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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