Craftsman 917.377160 Owner's Manual page 18

TROUBLESH( OTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Grass catcher 1.
not filling 2.
(If so equipped) 3.
Hard to push 1.
2.
3,
4,
Loss of drive 1.
2,
3.
4.
Cutting height too low.
Lift on blade worn off.
Catcher not venting air.
Grass is too high or
wheel height is too low.
Rear of lawn mower
housing/blade dragging
in grass.
Grass catcher too full.
Handle height position
not right for you.
Belt wear.
Belt off of pulley.
Drive cable worn or broken.
Dirt in drive pinions.
CORRECTION
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Replace blade.
3. Clean grass catcher.
1. Raise cutt!ng 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/reinstaU drive belt.
3. Replace drive cable.
4. Clean drive pinions.
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