Sears Craftsman 917.250262 Owner's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTn POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seal
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
Mower bladeewill not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1 Faulty operator-safety presencecontrol system
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 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 installed
10 Improper blades used
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1. Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3. Faulty light switch
4 Looseordamaged widng
5 Blown fuse
1 Bad battery cell(s)
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
1 Engine throttlecontrol not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1 Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
depadment
! 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 mowerdrive belt
3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
1 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 ddve 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 switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace f_Jse
1 Replace battery
2 Check/clean all connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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