Craftsman 917.276211 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section tn manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE
Mower blades will t. Obstruction in clutch
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive
belt,
& Frozen idler pulley.
4, Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slowo
:lischarge
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck net level.
& Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6o Worn, bent or loose blade,
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower°
8. Mower drive belt worn_
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Headlight(s) not 1. Light switch is "OFF",
working 2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out,
(if so equipped) & Faulty light switch,
4, Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
3ORRECTION
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,
1, Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing,
4o Level mower deck,
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace!sharpen 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 this manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
, Turn light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
& Check/replace light switch.
4r Check wiring and connections,
5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not to 11. Replace battery.
12_ Check/clean all connections.
charge 2,
3. 13. Replace regulator_
4,
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped),
Faulty alternator.
Engine "backfires" 1o Engine throttle control not set
when turning between half and full speed
engine "OFF" (fast) position before stopping
engine°
4_ Replace alternator,
Move throttle control
between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine,
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