Seat; Fuse - Craftsman 917.257740 Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF'
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
! Faulty operator-safety presencecontrol system,
1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2 Mowerdeck not [eve[
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
4 Bent blade mandrel
5 Clogged 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 pulley
4. Frozen blade mandrel
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.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower..
8 Mower drive belt worn
9. Bladesimpropertyinstafled.
10 improper blades used.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
I Switch Is "OFF"
2. Bulb(s) bumedeut.
3 Faulty fight switch
4 Loose or damaged widng
5 Blownfuse
l Bad battery ceil(s}
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
CORRECTION
I Check wiring, switches and connections.. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1. Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck
3 Clean underside of mower houstng.
4 Replace blade mandrel
5 C{ean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1 Remove obstruction
2. Replace mower drive belt
3. Replace idler puIley
4. Replace blade mandrel
1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck
5 Checktires for proper air pressure
6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7. CIean underside of mower housing
8. Replace mower drive belt
9 Reinstall btades sharp edge down
10 Replace with blades listed in this manual
11 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. ChecWclean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator
1,
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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