Craftsman 3One 917.257661 Owner's Manual page 29

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PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - unev_m
Mower blades witl not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headtlght(s) not working
(If so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Tractor "creeps" with
motion control lever in
"nautf"al" position
(Fender shift models only)
CAUSE
1,
of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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OOTING POINTS
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CORRECTION
I_ Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel
5. CkxJged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels`
t. Obstruc'donin dutch mechanism,
2. Worn/damaged mower drive bell
3. Frozen idler pulley,,
4.. Frozen blade mandreL
1o Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet gmss_
4o Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven _ra air pressure,
6. Worn, bent or loose blade
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8. Mower drive belt worn.'
9,, Blades improperly instaJled.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandreLs.
1,, Switch is "OFF'.
2* Bulb(s) burned out.
3. FauIty Ilght switch.
4. Loose or damaged widng.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery ceil(s),
2o Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped}.
4. Fautt'f alternator.
1. Motion control l ever is out of ad{usmlent.
1, Freewhe!l control in "disengaged" pos_on.
2* Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in tra.nsmission during shipment
or servicing.
I. Engine thro=e control not set at'SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine°
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Check wi_fng, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service canted
departmenL
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Io Replace blade. Tighten blade boil
2* Level mower deck.
3, C{ean underside of mower housing.
4. Reptace blade mandrel
5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Remove obstruction.
2* Replace mower drive bell
3o Replace idter pulley,.
4. Replace blade mar_reL
1. Place thmt_e control in "FAST" position.
2. Shift to sJower speed.
3o AHow grass to dry before mowing.
4, Level mower deck.
5o Check _Jresfor proper air pressure.
6. Replaco/stlarpen blade. Tighten blade bolL,
7. Clean underside of mower hOuSing.
8. Replace mower drive belL
9. Reinstall btades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades ILl-ledin this rnanuaJo
11._ Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1,, Turn switch "ON*o
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check widng and connections.
5,, Replace fuse,,
1. Replace battery.
2. Checldctean all connections.
3. Replace regulator,,
4. Replace alternator,.
1,, Adjust motion contmt lever.
1o Place freewheel control in "engaged* posiffono
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
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1° Move thmt'de control to "SLOW" pos_on and atlow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.