Craftsman EZ3 917.251630 Owner's Manual page 30

Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
Headlight(_,)not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine;
"OFF"
CAUSE
1, Faulty operator-safety presence conlro_system,
1. Worn, bent orloose blade_
2. Mower deck not level
3 Buildup of grass, _eaves, and trash under mower.
4 Bent blade mandrel
5. C{ogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
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1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler putley
4 Frozen blade mandrel
CORRECTION
1 Check wiring, switches and connections tf not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1 Engine speed too slow.
2 Travel speed too fast
3 Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7r Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8. Mower drive beltworn
9 Blades improperly [nsta)led
10 tmproperblades used.
11 Clogged mower deck vent ho)es from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch.
4, Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Levelmower deck.
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandreI
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower ddve bett
3 Replace idler pulley,
4 Replace blade mandrel
1 Bad battery ceil(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1 Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
i, ii, in nil
1 Piece throttle control in "FAST" position
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing
4. Level mower deck
5. Check fires for proper air pressure.
6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7 Clean underside el mower housing
8 Replace mower drive bell.
9 Retnsla)l blades sharp edge down
10 Replace with blades listed in this manual
! 1 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)
3 Check/replace light switch
4. Check wiring and connections..
5 Replace fuse.
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean a_lconnections
3. Replace regulator.
4 Replace altematoL
Move throttle contro_ to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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