Craftsman EZ3 917.273070 Owner's Manual page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Mower blades will 1, Obstruction in clutch
not rotate mechanism,
12. Worn/damaged mower
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
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.
10.Improper blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Headlight(s) not 1. Switch is "OFF".
working 2. Bulb(s) burned out.
{if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5.
Battery will not 1.
charge 2.
3.
4.
Engine "backfires" 1.
whenturning
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
Blown fuse.
Bad batterycell(s).
Poor cable connections,
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
CORRECTION
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
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. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharpedge
down.
lO.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 connec
tions,
5, Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
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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