Craftsman 917.27316 owner manual Off, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass	f.	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.

i 1.	Place	throttle control in
	"FAST' position.
i2.	Shift to slower speed.
i3.	Allow grass to dry before
i4.	mowing.
	Level	mower deck.
i5.	Check tires for proper air
	pressure.
i6.	Replace/sharpen			blade.
	Tighten		blade bolt.
i7.	Clean	underside		of mower
	housing.
i8.	Replace		mower	drive belt.
i 9.	Reinstall		blades	sharp	edge
	down.
i 10.	Replace with blades listed in
	this manual.
i 11.	Clean	around mandrels			to
	open	vent holes.

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

1. Switch is "OFF". i 1. Turn switch "ON".

2.Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. i2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3.Faulty light switch.i3. Check/replace light switch.

4.Loose or damaged wiring. i4. Check wiring and connections.

5.	Blown fuse.			i5.	Replace	fuse.
1.	Bad battery		cell(s).	i 1.	Replace	battery.
2.	Poor cable	connections.		i2.	Check/clean all connections.
3.	Faulty regulator			i3.	Replace	regulator.
	(if so equipped).
4.	Faulty alternator.			i4.	Replace	alternator.
1.	Freewheel	control in		i 1.	Place freewheel		control in
	"disengaged"		position.		"engaged" position.
2.	Motion drive		belt worn,	i2.	Replace	motion	drive belt.
	damaged,	or broken.

3.Air trapped in transmission i3. Purge transmission. during shipment or servicing.

Engine	"backfires"	Engine throttle control			not set il.
when turning		at "SLOW"	position	for	30
engine	"OFF"	30 seconds	before	stopping
		engine.

Move throttle control to

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

stopping engine.

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