Craftsman 917.271531 Owner's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Vlower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
lot rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.
ddve bell.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
_oor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
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Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
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. Blades improperly installed.
lO.Improper blades used,
11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed out
3. Faulty light switch.
4, Loose or damaged widng,
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
1. Place throttle control in
=FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. 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 ddve bell.
9. Reinstall blades 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) or lamp(s).
3, Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3. Replace regulator. 3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faullyallernator. 4. Replace allemator.
Engine "backfires' t. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to
whenturnlng set at "SLOW" position =SLOW" position and allow
.'nglno"OFF" for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine, stopping engine.
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