Seat - Craftsman 917.255950 Owner's Manual

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PROBLEM
Engine continues
to run when oper-
ator leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
Poorcut- uneven
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poorgrass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
CAUSE
1_ Faulty operator-safeLy presence control 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 ad ustment.
3 Worn/damaged mower dr ve be t
4 Frozen idler pulley.
5. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slowo
2. Travel speed too fasL
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 blades used.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3 Faultylight switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1 Bad battery cell s).
2. Poor cab e connect ons.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator,
CORRECTION
1_ Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact Sears Setvice Department.
1, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3_ Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
1. Remove obstruction.
. Adjust mower drive belt.
• Replace mower drive bell
4. Replace idler pulley.
5_ Replace blade mandrel.
1. Place throttte control in "FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed,
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade boll
7. Clean underside of mower housing.
98. Replace/adjust mower drive bell
Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual
1, Turn switch "ON"_
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and cannections_
5. Replace fuse.
1_ Replace battery.
2. Check/clean al/connections.
3u Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
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