Craftsman 917.255540 Owner's Manual page 27

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leave8 seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
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Headlight(s) not working
(lf so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
CAUSE
1_ Fautty operatoFsaiety presence control system
1o Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level,
CORRECTION
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1, Check widng, switches and connections, If net
corrected, contact Sears Service Department
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4o Bent blade mandrel
1o Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2, Mower drive bait out of adjustmenL
3. Worn/damaged mower drive bert.
4, Frozen idEerpulley.
5, Frozen blade mandrel,
1. Engine speed too slow.
24 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
3, Clean underside of mower housing.
4, Replace blade mandrel
!, Remove obstruction
2, Adjust mower drive belt.
3. Replace mower drive belt,
4. Replace idler pulley
5. Replace btade mandrel
1, Place throttle control in "FAST" posttion_
2. Shift to slower speed,
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4. Lever mower deck.
5_ Check tires for proper air pressure°
,64 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bo_t,
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
8 Replace[adjust mower drive belt
9, Blades Improperly lnstafled,,
10, Improper blades used
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1, Switch is "OFF",
2r Bulb(s) burned OUL
3. Faulty light switch,
4_ Loose or damaged wiring_
5o Blown fuse
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1, Bad battery celi(s).
2_ Poor cable connections,
3, Faulty regurator (if so equipped),
9, Reinslall blades sharp edge down,,
O_ Replace with blades listed in this manual
1. Turn switch =ON".
2. Replace bufb(s).
3, Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse,
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1_ Replace battery,
2. Check/dean a!l connections
3, Replace regulator,
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