Craftsman EZ3 917.270670 Owner's Manual page 30

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PROBLEM CORRECTION
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!Poor cut - uneven
!Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine
"backfires" when
turning engine
"OFF"
;CHART
CAUSE
•Worn, bentorlooseblade.
• Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
• Bent blade mandrel.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
• Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
Frozen idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slow.
• Travel speed too fast.
• Wet grass.
• Mower deck not level.
i, Low/uneven tire air pressur_
, Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improper blades used.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF'.
• Bulb(s) burned out.
• Faultylight switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Engine throttle control
not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
• Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
• Level mower deck.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent hores.
• Remove obstruction.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Replace idler pulley.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
• Shift to slower speed.
• Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air
pressure.
• Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connec
tions.
Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
• Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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