Craftsman 410, 272 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING	CHART
PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
I_1owerbladeawill 1.	Obstruction in clutch	1.	Remove obstruction.
not rotate	mechanism.
2.	Worn/damaged mower	i 2.	Replace mower drive belt.
	drive belt.

3.Frozen idler pulley.

4.Frozen blade mandrel.

Poor 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.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

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.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1O,Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Readllght(s) not	1.	Switch is "OFF".
Norldng	2.	Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed ou
',Ifso equipped)	3. Faulty light switch.
	4.	Loose	or damaged wiring.
	5.	Blown	luse.

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.

Battery will not	1.	Bad battery cell(s).		1.	Replace	battery,
charge	2.	Poor cable connections.		2.	Check/clean		all connec
					tions.
	3.	Faulty regulator		3.	Replace	regulator.
	4.	(if so equipped).		4.
		Faulty alternator,			Replace	alternator.
Engine "backfires'	1.	Engine throttle	control not	t.	Move throttle		control to
when turning		set at "SLOW"	position		"SLOW"	position and allow
engine"OFF"		for 30 seconds	before		to idle for 30 seconds befor=
		stopping engine,			stopping	engine.

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