Craftsman EZ3 917.270840 Owner's Manual page 33

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level.
(cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure.
Headlight(s) not
working (if so •
equipped) •
Battery wilt not •
charge •
Loss of drive •
Engine "backfires" , •
when turning engine
"OFF"
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Switch is "OFF".
Bulb(s) bumed out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Freewheel control in =disen-
gaged" position.
Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken.
Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicin,q.
Engine throttle control not set
at "SLOW" position for 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
• Level mower deck.
• Check tires for proper air pres-
sure.
• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
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 wiring and connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace altemator.
• Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
• Move throttle control to "SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping engine.
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