Craftsman 917.275283 owner manual Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

i Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction

in clutch

1.

Remove

obstruction.

 

not rotate

 

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower drive

2.

Replace

mower

drive

belt.

 

 

belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler pulley.

 

3.

Replace

idler pulley.

 

 

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

4.

Contact

a Sears

or other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

center.

Poor grass

1.

Engine

speed

too

slow.

1.

Place

throttle control in

discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"FAST"

position.

 

 

 

2.

Travel speed

 

too

 

fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

 

 

3.

Wet grass.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Allow grass to dry before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mowing.

 

 

 

 

4.

Mower

deck

not level.

4.

Level

mower deck.

 

 

5.

Low/uneven

tire

air

pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air

 

8.

Worn,

bent or loose

blade.

 

pressure.

 

 

 

6.

Replace/sharpen

blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten

blade bolt.

 

 

7.

Buildup

 

of grass,

leaves and

7.

Clean

underside

of mower

 

 

trash under

mower.

 

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

8.

Mower

drive

belt worn.

8.

Replace

mower

drive

belt.

 

9.

Blades

improperly

installed.

9.

Reinstall

blades

sharp

edge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

down.

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Improper

blades

used.

10.

Replace

with blades listed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in this

manual.

 

 

 

11.

Clogged

mower

deck vent

11.

Clean

around mandrels to

 

 

holes from buildup

of grass,

 

open

vent holes.

 

 

 

 

leaves,

and trash

around

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

1.

Switch

is "OFF".

 

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 wiring and connec-

 

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

5.

Blown

fuse.

 

5.

Replace

fuse.

 

i Battery will not

icharge

Loss of drive

1.

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.

Faulty alternator.

 

4.

Replace

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

3.

Purge transmission.

 

during shipment or

servicing.

 

 

 

 

i Engine

"backfires"

. Engine

throttle

control not set

. Move throttle control

to

when turning

at "SLOW" position for 30

"SLOW" position and

allow

engine

"OFF"

seconds

before

stopping

to idle for 30 seconds

before

 

 

engine.

 

 

stopping engine.

 

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Contents NFTZMnNl Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Service Do notProduct Specifications GallonsUnleaded Type Above 32F SAE 5W-30 Below 32FSears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection AgreementsHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check BatteryTo Remove Tractor from Unpack CartonCheck Deck Levelness Checktire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemH L I.,I Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeEngine To USE Choke ControlTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blades Transmission En Transmission Disengaged Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineAutomatictransmissionwarmup Mowing Tips Lubricate General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Battery Blade CareTransaxlecooling Transaxle Pump FluidBelts EngineAIR Filter Lower mower to its lowest position To Install MowerTractor To Remove Mower Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt Reinstall Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade SEC Ondary Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Check and Adjust Brake Transmission Removal Replacement Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Lamp To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingAcceleration Test Engine Remove mower from tractor for winterFuel System Engine OILCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Excessive VibrationEngine Continues To run whenProblem Cause Correction Tractor -- Model Number Schematic =FR , .,,, LECTR,CCLUTTractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description J13o Tractor -- Model Number 917.275283 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION 47\ Tractor -- Model Number SteeringKEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number EngineTractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly LiftVgtTractor -- Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires Tractor Model Number DecalsTractor -- Model Number Mower Deck Inches 1 inch = ¢,0 Tractor -- Model Number TRANSAXLE-MODEL Number 125THK\31 fJ HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part NO. no IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Blower Housing and Baffles IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Starting System J Engine Controls J Starting System OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description Exhaust J Crankshaft KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ourst

917.275283 specifications

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