Craftsman EZ 917.270722 Owner's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Poor gmse discharge
(cont'd)
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Lossofdnve
Engine "backfires" ; -
when turning engine
"OFP
CAUSE "
• Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
• Mower drive belt worn.
• Blades impmpedy installed.
• Improper blades used.
• Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
• Switch is "OFF".
• Bulb(s) bumed out.
• Faulty light switch.
• Loose or damaged widng.
• Blown fuse.
• Bad batterycell_).
• Poor cable connections.
• Faultyragulator(ifso
equipped).
• Faultyaltemato_
• Freewheel control in "disen-
gaged" position.
• Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmission
during shipment
or servicing.
Engine throttle control not set
at "SLOW" positionfor 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
[CORRECTION
• Clean underside of mower hoes-
ing.
• Replace mower ddve belt.
• Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
• Replace with blades listed in this
manual.
• Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
•Tum switch =ON".
• Replace bulb(s).
• Check/replace light switch.
• Check widng and conneclJons.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace battery.
• Check/clean all connections.
• Replace regulator.
• Replace alternator.
• Place freewheel control in
"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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