Craftsman 917.27603 manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centel

PROBLEM	CAUSE		CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1.	Obstruction in	clutch	1.	Remove	obstruction.
not rotate	mechanism.
2.	Worn/damaged	mower	2,	Replace	mower drive belt.
	drive belt.

3.Frozen idler pulley.

4.Frozen blade mandrel.

Poor grass1. 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.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

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.

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 ou ,2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

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.

Battery

will

not

1.

Bad

battery

cell(s).

1.

Replace

battery.

charge

2.

Poor

cable

connections.

2.

Check/clean

all

connec-

3.

tions.

Faulty

regulator

3,

Replace

regulator.

4.

(if so

equipped).

Faulty

alternator,

4.

Replace

alternator.

Engine

"backfires"

1.

Engine

throttle

control not

1.

Move throttle

control

to

when turning

set at "SLOW"

position

"SLOW"

position

and

allow

engine

"OFF"

for 30

seconds

before

to idle for 30

seconds

before

stopping engine,

stopping

engine.

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