Craftsman EZ3 917.271121 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CORRECTION
.p°
PROBLEM -- i CAUSE
Po0_-_rass-discharge • Buildup of grass, leaves and
(cont'd) trash under mower.
He_llight(s) not work
ing (if s'oequipped)
Battery will not charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFP :.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades improperly installed.
• Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildupof
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Switch is'OFP.
• Bu!b(s)bumed ouL
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad battery cell(s).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
• Faulty alternator.
• Freewheel control in =disen-
gaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or sewicing.
• Engine throttle control not set
at "SLOW" position for 30 sec-
onds before stopping engine.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Replace mower drive belL
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
• Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON'.
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check wiring and connections.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace altemator.
• Place freewheel controlin
"engaged" position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to =SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
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