Mower Front-To-Rear; Side-To-Side - Craftsman 917.254520 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING ......
NO LIGHTS _ Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections. Replace Headlight Bulbs
m- Replace Switch
WON'T CHARGE _ Check Fuse for fault and replace
_" Replace Battery
_r Replace Regulator
t1" Replace Alternator
ENGINE WiLL NOT SHUT DOWN
WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT
UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE
UNEVEN DiSTRiBUTION OF CLIPPINGS
NOTE: This tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
system. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine
running and the mower clutch engaged will shut down the engine.
m_- Check all Wire connections
,_ Check Seat Switch
_- Check Operator Presence Relay
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MOWER BLADES WiLL NOT ROTATE
EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION m-
WiNDROWING STRIPPING OR
DROPPING OF GRASS CLIPPINGS ,r
_P
_P
UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING
Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
Check air pressure in Tires
Check front-to-rear and side-to-side Mower adjustment
Use a slower ground speed
Replace Mower Blades
Reinstall Mower Blades with Sharp Edge down
Replace with proper Mower Blades
Readjust Mower Drive Belt
Clean underside of Mower Deck
Correct Clutch mechanism interference
InstaEi new Mower Drive Belt
Adjust Mower Drive Belt
Replace frozen Mandrel
Replace frozen idler Pulley
Replace bent or unbalanced Blades
Replace Mandrel. Replace Deck
Set Throttle for maximum engine speed
Let grass dry out
Clean underside of Mower Deck
Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side
Replace Blades
Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side
Replace Blades
Replace bent Mandrel(s)
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