Craftsman 917.28856 Operator's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center,
PROBLEM
Mower blades wil'l'
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
'Battew will not
charge
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CAUSE
Obstruction in clutch mechanism, 1
Worn/damaged mower drive belt, 2
Frozen idler pulley. 3
Frozen blade mandrel. 4
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Engine speed too slow, 1
Travel speed too fast. 2
Wet grass. 3
Mower deck not level. 4
Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5
Worn. bent or loose blade. 6
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,
Mower drive belt worn,
Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used.
I Clogged mower deck vent holes
I from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or tamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring,
5 Blown fuse,
1 Bad battery' celt(s),
2 Poor cable connections,
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4 Faulty alternator,
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CORRECTION
Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt,
Replace idler pulley.
! Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Place thrott[e controt in "FAST"
3osition.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before mowing,
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper PSI.
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
_. o pen vent holes.
Turn light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
ChecWreplace light switch.
Check wiring and connections,
Replace fuse.
Replace battery,
Check/clean n!l connections.
Rep ace regulator.
Replace alternator.
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