Craftsman 917.273180 Troubleshooting Chart, Blades improperlyinstalled 10oImproper blades used

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Poor grass discharge (continued)

CAUSE

3.Wetgmss.

4.Mower deck not level.

5.Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6.Worn, bent or loose blade.

7.Buildupof grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8.Mower drive belt worn.

9.Blades improperlyinstalled.

10oImproper blades used.

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

CORRECTION

3.Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4.Level mower deck.

5.Check tires for properair pressure.

6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7.Clean undersideof mower

housing.

8, Replace mower drive belt.

9.Reinstall bladessharp edge down.

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrelsto open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

1.

Switch is"OFP.

1.

Turn switch "ON".

2.

Bulb(s)or lamp(s) burned out.

2.

Replace

bulb(s)

or lamp(s).

3.

Faulty light switch.

3.

Check/replace

light switch.

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiringand connections.

5.

Blown fuse.

 

5.

Replace fuse.

 

.

Bad battery

cell(s).

1.

Replace

battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Poor cable connections.

2,

Check/clean all connections.

3.

Faulty regulator

3,

Replace

regulator.

 

(if so equipped).

4,

Replace

alternator.

.

Faulty alternator.

1.

Freewheel control in

1.

Place freewheel

control in

 

"disengaged"

position.

 

"engaged"

position.

2.

Motion drive belt worn,

2.

Replace

motion drive belt.

 

damaged, or broken.

 

 

 

 

3.Air trapped in transmission . Purge transmission. during shipment or servicing.

,Engine throttlecontrolnot set 1. Move throttle control

between half and full speed

between half and full speed

(fast) positionbefore stopping

(fast) positionbefore

engine.

stoppingengine.

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