Craftsman 917.270751 owner manual Problem Cause, Off

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

CHART

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

•

Engine

speed

too

slow.

discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel speed

too fast.

 

 

Wet grass.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower

deck

not level.

 

 

Low/uneven

tire air pressure.

 

 

Worn, bent or loose blade.

 

 

Buildup

of

grass,

leaves

 

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower

drive

belt

worn.

 

 

Blades

improperly

installed.

 

 

Improper

blades

used.

 

 

Clogged

mower deck vent

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

 

leaves,

and trash

around

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

CORRECTION

•Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

,• Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before mowing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air pressure.

•Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower and trash under mower.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

•Replace with blades listed in this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not • Switch is "OFF".

working• Bulb(s) burned out.

(if so equipped) • Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s).

charge• Poor cable connections. Faulty regulator

Faulty alternator.

Loss of drive • Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position. Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

•Turn switch "ON".

•Replace bulb(s).

•Check/replace light switch.

•Check wiring and connec tions.

•Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connections.

•Replace regulator. (if so equipped).

•Replace alternator.

•Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

•Replace motion drive belt.

•Purge transmission.

Engine "backfires"

• Engine

throttle control not

when

turning

set at "SLOW"

,engine

"OFF"

position

for 30 seconds

 

 

stopping

engine.

Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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Contents CRI Ftsmrni Safety Rules Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryDo not General OperationSlope Operation ChildrenService Product Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesFl l Check Battery HOW to SET UP Your TractorTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Mulcher Plate To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsJxl ,@ Know Your Tractor LeverThrottle Control HOW to USE Your Tractor to SET Parking BrakeStopping To Move Forward and BackwardAcaution To Adjust Mower Cutting To Operate HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate On HillsBefore Starting the Engine ADD GasolineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine Warm Weather Starting 50 F and AboveCold Weather Starting 50 F and below Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasClean AIR Screen BeltsMuffler AIR FilterEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsCleaning To Install MowerTo Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing Belt RemovalTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Adjustment Belt InstallationTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL TractorFuel System CylindersProblem CauseCorrection Cause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionProblem Cause OFFTractor - Model Number Schematic OptionalTractor - Model Number 917,270751 Electrical Switch, Interlock Tractor - Model Number747604!2 HAsSlS AHOEHcLOSUEs 11130 164918X558 Fend/Ftrest Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H 114 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 113 !27285X Strap Torque 90 DegreesTractor - Model Number 917.270751 Steering Assembly Iti169840 139768154427 169839Tractor - Model Number Engine Engine 71110616 140123140551 134300Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 117Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Numbers Here Part Description Requiresspecialtools 265 929216 1026Instructionmanual 363 635578 573Fuel Transfer Tube KEY Part NO. no Page Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours Days a week

917.270751 specifications

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