Craftsman 917.272234 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction,
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley• 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
iPoor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
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) or lamp(s) burned
out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
1. Place throttlecontrol in
=FAST" position,
2. Shift to slower speed•
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing•
. Level mower deck.
• 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 brades sharp edge I
down. I
10.Replace with blades listed
n ths manua,
11.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or
lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and
connections.
5. Replace fuse.
5. Blown fuse.
Battery will not 1. Bad battery cell(s), 1. Replace battery,
charge 2, Poor cable connections. 2, Check/clean all
connections,
3. Faulty regulator 3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped)•
4. Faulty a]ternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Engine"backfires" 1, Engine throttle control not I 1. Move throttle control to
when turning sat at "SLOW" position "SLOW" position and allow
engine"OFF' for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before t
i stopping engine• stopping engine. I
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