Craftsman 917.27581 Owner's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Engine "backfi res" 1. Engine throttle control not set 1. Move throttle control
when turning
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt.
belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and 7. Clean underside of mower
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.
1. Light switch is "OFF".
2. 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.
between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
1. Remove obstruction.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
1. Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed
in this 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. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine.
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