Mower Drive Belt - Craftsman 917.255930 Owner's Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engtne continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(If so equipped)
Battery will not charge
I Faulty operator-safety presence contrei system
1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
2, Mower deck not level
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4 Bent blade mandrel
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
2 Mower drive belt out of adjustment
3 Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
4. Frozen idler pulley.
5 Frozen blade mandrel
1, Engine speed toosIow
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 drive belt worn or out of adjustment
9 Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper bEades used
1, Switch is "OFF".,
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3. Faulty light switch,
4 Loose or damaged wiring,
5 Btown fuse
1 Bad battery ceil(s).
2 Poor cable connect_OnSr
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
1_ Check wiring, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact Sears Service Department
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck_
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandrel
1. Remove obstruction
2. Adjust mower drive belt.
3 Replace mower drive belt
4, Replace idler pulley.
5 Replace blade mandrel
1 Place throttJe control in "FAST" position.
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Atlow grass to dry before mowing,
4,. Level mower deck,
5 Checktires for proper air pressure.
6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bert
7. Clean underside of mower housing
8 Replace/adjust mower drive beit
9 Reinstall b{ades sharp edge down,
10, Replace with b_ades listed in this manual
1. Turn switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(s),
3 Check/repIace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections
5 Replace fuse.
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1. Replace battery,_
2. Check/clean all connections,
3 Replace regulator
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