Craftsman 917.275241 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 36)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poorgrass 1. Enginespeedtooslow.

discharge

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Travel speed too fast.

Wet grass.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades improperly installed.

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

i Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine

"OFF"

10.Improper blades used.

11

.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. 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.

1. Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

2. Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

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.

1. Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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