Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 917.271823 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
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 ddve belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
1O.lmpmper 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 cut
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged widng.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Freewheel control in
=disengaged" position.
2. Motion drive belt wom,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
dudng shipment or
servicmg.
CORRECTION
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. Tum switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check]replace light switch.
4. Check widng and connec-
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check]cleen all connec.
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
t. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motion ddve belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine"backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not t. Move throttle control to
whenturnlng set at =SLOW" "SLOW" position and allow
engine position for 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before
"OFF" stopping engine, stopping engine.
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