Craftsman 917.27384 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

 

 

 

Poor grass

 

Engine

speed too

slow.

i 1.

Place

throttle

control in

 

discharge

2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"FAST' position.

 

 

 

Travelspeedtoo

_.

i2.

Shift to slower

speed.

 

 

3.

Wetg_ss.

 

 

 

 

i3.

Allow grass to dry before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mowing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Mower

deck

not

level.

i4.

Level

mower deck.

 

 

5.

Low/uneven

tire

air pressure.

i5.

Check tires for proper air

 

6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

Worn, bent or loose blade.

i6.

Replace/sharpen

blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten

blade

bolt.

 

 

7.

Buildup

of grass,

leaves and

i7.

Clean

underside

of mower

 

 

trash under

mower.

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Mower

drive

belt worn.

i8.

Replace

mower

drive belt.

 

9.

Blades

improperly

installed.

i 9.

Reinstall

blades

sharp

edge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Improper

blades

used.

i 10.

Replace with blades listed in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this manual.

 

 

 

 

11.

Clogged

mower

deck vent

i 11.

Clean

around

mandrels

to

 

 

holes from buildup

of grass,

 

open

vent

holes.

 

 

 

 

leaves,

and trash

around

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch

is "OFF".

 

 

i 1.

Turn switch

"ON".

 

working

2.

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

i2.

Replace

bulb(s)

or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

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.

 

 

 

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator.

1.Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3.Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

i 1. Replace battery.

i2. Check/clean all connections.

i3. Replace regulator.

i4. Replace alternator.

i 1. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

i2. Replace motion drive belt.

i3. Purge transmission.

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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Contents Jcriiftsmrnj Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryII. Slope Operation General OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceDo not Across Product Specifications Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsSteering Wheel Slope SheetHowto SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyCheck Battery To Remove Tractor fromInstall Seat Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckInstall Mulcher Plate Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemAutomatic Models only Lift Lever Plunger Used to release Know Your TractorAttachment Clutch Lever Used HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward and BackwardTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate On Hills Do not drive up or downBefore Starting the Engine To Start EngineTransmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged MentsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Check tire pressureBattery TractorBlade Removal To Sharpen BladeLubrication EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenCleaning AIR FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTractor To Level Mower Housing Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment Transmission Removal ReplacementFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Replacing BatteryTo Attach Jumper Cables Engine To Adjustthrottle Control CableTo Replace Headlight Bulb Acceleration Test Battery Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartIgnition switch Problem Cause Problem Cause Correction Tractor - Model Number Schematic AMETdLUTCHTractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.273840 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.273840 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 25/32 Tractor - Model Number 917.273840 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.273840 Steeringassembly Tractor - Model Number Engine Control Throttle/ChokeTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEY PartTractor - Model Number Decals DescriptionTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Link FrontTractor - Model Number Mower Deck 177563 Bracket, Deflector 124 351 64 \ 125 107 900 Ill 625 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Crankcase Headnalvbreathercrankcase Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Not Illustrated Starting System OIL PAN/LUBRICATION OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Iliiii 77% Crankshaft Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours

917.27384 specifications

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