Seat; Fuse - Craftsman EZ3 917.258691 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS
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PROBLEM CORRECTION
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
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Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery witl not charge
Loss of drive
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Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
I, Worn, bent or loose blade
2, Mower deck nottevel
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 puney
4,, Frozen blade mandret
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Engine speed too slow
2, Travel speedtoo fast,
3 Wetgrass_
4 Mower deck not level
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent orloose blade
7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive belt worn
9. Blades improperly instalted
10 _mproper blades used
11, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
! Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty tight switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Btown fuse,
1,, Bad battery cell(s)
2, Poorcable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
1 Freewheel control in "disengaged" position
2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken
3 Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment
or servicing
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Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department,
1 Replace b_ade Tighten blade bolt
2. Level mower deck
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4 Repface blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandreEs to open vent holes
1, Remove obstruction,
2 Replace mower drive bell
3 Replace idler pulley,,
4 Replace blade mandrel
! Place throttie 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 manuat
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 regulatOro
4 Replace alternator
1 Place freewheel control in "engaged" position
2. Replace motion drive belt,
3, Purge transmission
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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1, Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and aIlow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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