Craftsman 917.25022 Operator's Manual page 28

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Poor cut - uneven 1 Worn, bent or loose b_ade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade boJ
cutting 2 Mower deck not level. 2 Level mower deck.
3 Butldup of grass, leaves, and 3 Clean underside of mower
i trash under mower, housing.
4 Bent blade mandrel. 4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5 Clogged mower deck vent from 5 Clean around mandrels to
build-up of grass, leaves, and open vent hates.
trash around mandrels
Mower blades will 1 Obstruction in clutch mechamsm. 1 Remove obstruction.
i not rotate
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2. Replace mower drive belt.
3 Frozen Idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Frozen blade mandrel. 4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Poor grass 1 Engine speed too sEow. 1 Place throttle control in "FAST"
discharge )oslhon
2 Travel speed too fast. 2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Wet grass. 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing,
4 Mower deck not level, 4 Level mower deck.
5 Low/uneven t=reair pressure. 5 Check tires for proper PSI.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and 7 Clean underside of mower
trash under mower housing.
8 Mower drive belt worn. 8 ! Replace mower drive belt.
9 Blades improperly installed. 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
:I0 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes I1 Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not 1 L=ghtswitch is "OFF". 1 Turn light switch "ON".
working
(if so equipped) ;z Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Faulty light switch. 3 Check/replace light switch
4 Loose or damaged winng. 4 Check wiring and connections.
S Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell(s), 1 Replace battery
charge 2 Poor cable connections. 2 Check!clean allconnecttons.
3 Faulty regulator (_fso equipped). 3 Replace regulator_
4 Faulty alternator. 4 Replace alternator.
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