Craftsman 3One 917.257562 Owner's Manual page 27

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TROUBLESHOOTING POUNT$
PROBLEM
Engine 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
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
t FauI_'/operator-safety presence controlsystem,
1, Worn, bent orloose blade,
2.. Mower deck not level.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4. Bent blade mandrel,
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from bufldup of
grass, loaves, and trash around mandrels
CORRECTION
1 Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact an authorized service canted
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.,
2. Womldamaged mower drive belt.,
3, Frozen idler pulley,
4, Frozen blade mandrel,,
1, Engine speed too slow.
2, Travel speed too last
3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not revel.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure,
6 Worn, bent or loose blade.,
department
1., Replace blade° Tighten blade bolt.
2, Level mower deck
3, Clean underside of mower housing,
4., Replace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8, Mower drive belt worn
9. Blades improperly installed,
10 improper blades used,
t I Clogged mower deck vent holes from butldup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch Is "OFF",
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wtring,
5. Blown fuse.
t Bad battery calf(s),
2 Poor cable connections,
3,. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Remove obstruction
2, Replace mower drive belt
3. Replace idler pulley,
4, Replace blade mandrel,
1, Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2. Shtft to slower speed,
3, Allow grass to dry before mowing
4. Level mower deck.
5, Check tires for proper air pressure,
6 Replacelsharpen blade, Tighten blade bolt.
7, Clean underside of mower housing°
8. Replace mower drive belt,
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in thla manual,
t t. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
I, Turn switch "ON",
2. Replace bulb(s).
3 Checldreplace light switch
4. Check wtring and connections.
5 Replace fuse,
1, Replace battery,
2 Cheek/clean all connections
3, Replace regulator,
4, Replace afternator,
1, Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stoppingengine,
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