Craftsman 917.272922 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 32)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

_ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

_ower blades will 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.

_ot rotate (con't) drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact aSears or other

qualified service center.

•oor 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.

iworking 2.

iif so equipped) 3.

3attery will not 1.

;harge 2.

_oss of drive 1.

Engine "backfires"

_hen turning

.=ngine

'OFF"

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

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 this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(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. Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

. Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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