Craftsman 917.275031 Not rotatemechanism, Low/uneven tire air pressure, Place Throttle control

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. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Mower blades will il. Obstruction in clutch

not rotatemechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3.Frozen idler pulley.

4.Frozen blade mandrel.

1.	Remove	obstruction.
2.	Replace	mower drive belt.
3.	Replace	idler	pulley.
4.	Replace	blade	mandrel.

Poor grass discharge

1.Engine speed too slow.

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.


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.

i 10.Improper blades used.

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

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s)	not	1.	Switch is"OFF".			1.	Turn switch "ON".
working		2.	Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out			2.	Replace	bulb(s)		or lamp(s).
i(if so equipped)		3.	Faulty	light	switch.	3.	Check/replace		light switch.
		4.	Loose	or damaged wiring.		4.	Check wiring		and connec
							tions.
		.	Blown	fuse.		5.	Replace	fuse.
Battery will	not	1.	Bad battery		cell(s).	1.	Replace	battery.		connec
charge		2.	Poor	cable	connections.	2.	Check/clean		all	connec
							tions.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine"OFF"

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator.

1.Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position

for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

. Move throttle control to

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

stopping engine.

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon SatThis Warranty does not cover Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope Do notNever carry children. They may fall off IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Product Specifications Repair AgreementCapacity Unleaded Repair Agreement is available on this2Flanged Pins SteeringSeat Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge Mower Retainer Spdngs Etainer SpringsTools Required for Assembly Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryTo Removetractor from Unpack CartonInstall Seat Checktire Pressure Install Mower and Drive BeltRetainer Spring Outward pointing Deck pins Loop Up Checklist Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemATrACHMENT Lift Lever Parking Brake Shift Lever KnowyourtractorLift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Control To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HowtoUseyourtractor To SET Parking BrakeTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments Before Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EnginePage Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tie Rod Ball Joints ZerkBattery Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemBelts Transaxle CoolingCheck Transaxle OIL Level To Change Engine OILClean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasTo Service PRE-CLEANER CleaningTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Adjust Attachment Clutch To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Sway Bar Bracket Idler PulleyTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Start Engine with Aweak Battery Replacing BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel Rear WheelEngine Preliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Tractor Engine Fuel SystemEngineoil CylindersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause CorrectionAdjust throttle control Clean underside of mower Replace blade. Tighten blade boltBattery will Not Not rotatemechanismLow/uneven tire air pressure Place Throttle controlSchematic TRACTOR-- Model NumberTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Electrical TRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917,275031 EiectricalTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Chassis and EnclosuresTRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR-- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275031 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Spark Arrester KIT JSeat Assembly TRACTOR.. Model NumberDecals Tractor - Model NumberWheels &TIRES LiFT Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,275031 Mower DeckMower Deck Transaxle KEY Part NO. no XI-7 KEY Part DescriptionBlower Housing and Raffles J KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Not Illustrated=-aiI Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV674, Type NumberNO. NO. Description Crankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System J Crankshaft Fuel System KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Guide1888SU-HOGAR Parapedirsewiciodere800YERMC