Craftsman 917.377972 Owner's Manual page 18

TROUBLESHC'OTING CHART
_ROBLEM CAUSE
Grass catcher
not filling
(If so equipped_
Hard to push
Loss of drive
1. Cutting height too low.
2, Lift on blade worn off.
3. Catcher not venting air.
1. Grass is too high or
wheel height is too low.
2. Rear of lawn mower
housing/blade dragging
in grass.
3. Grass catcher too full.
4. Handle height position
not right for you.
1. Belt wear.
2. Belt off of pulley.
3. Drive cable worn or broken.
4. Dirt in drive pinions.
CORRECTION
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Replace blade.
3. Clean grass catcher.
1. Raise cutting height.
2, Raise rear of lawn mower
housing one (1)setting higher.
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Check/replace drive belt.
2. Check/reinstall drive belt,
3. Replace drive cable.
4. Clean drive pinions.
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