Craftsman 917.275180 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction,
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt.
belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Poor grass
discharge
Poor grass
discharge
(continued)
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires'
when turning
engine "OFF"
1. Engine speed too slow.
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.
11 Light switch is "OFF'.
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
1. Freewheel control in
"disengaged". position.
2. Motion drive oelt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
,
Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping
engine.
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 sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed in
th s manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn light switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Gheckwiringand connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean al/connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
.
Move throttle control
between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine.
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