Craftsman 917.271070 Owner's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level.
(cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure.
•Wom, bent or loose blade.
• Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improper blades used.
Headlight(s) not
working (if so •
equipped) •
Battery will not •
charge
Engine "backfires" i-
when turning engine
"OFP
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildupof
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Switch is "OFP.
Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections,
Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
Faulty altemator.
Engine throttle control not set
at "SLOW" positionfor 30
seconds before stopping
engine,
CORRECTION
• Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air pres-
sure.
• Replace/sharpen blade, "5ghten
blade bolt,
• Clean underside of mower hous-
ing.
• Replace mower drive belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in this
manual.
• Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check widng and connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery,
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
Replace alternator.
Move throttle controlto "SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping engine.
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