Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven !
cutting 2
3
4
5
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
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Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
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2
3
4
5
6
CAUSE "OORRECTI()N
Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten b_ade bol
3
4
Mower deck not level,
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent from 5
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1
Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2
Frozen idler pulley. 3
Frozen blade mandrel, 4
Engine speed too slow. 1
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass,
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and 7
trash under mower.
8 Mower drive belt worn. 8
9 Blades improperly installed. 9
10 Improper blades used. 10
2 Level mower deck.
3 Clean underside of mower
housing.
4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
' Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt.
Replace idler pulley,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Place throttle control in "FAST"
)osition.
2 Shiftio slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Level mower deck.
5 Check tires for proper PSL
6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing,
Replace mower drive belt,
ReinstalI blades sharp edge down
Replace with blades listed in
this manual
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Turn light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
Checkireplace light switch.
Check wiring and connections,
Replace fuse.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels,
1 Ught switch is "OFF". 1
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2
3 Faulty light switch. 3
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4
5 Blown fuse. 5
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