Craftsman YT 3000, 917.289211, 917.289210, 917.289213 manual Problem, Discharge

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Poor cut = uneven cutting

Mower blades will not rotate

CAUSE

CORRECTION

1

Worn,

bent

or loose

blade.

1

Replace

blade.

Tighten

blade bolt

2

Mower

deck

not

level.

2

Level

mower

deck.

3

Buildup

of

grass,

leaves, and

Clean

underside

of mower

trash

under

mower.

housing.

4

Bent

blade

mandrel.

Contact

a Sears

or other

qualified

service

center.

5

Clogged

mower

deck

vent

from

Clean

around

mandrels

to

build-up

of

grass,

leaves,

and

open

vent holes.

trash

around

mandrels.

1

Obstruction

in clutch

mechanism.

1

Remove

obstruction.

Poor grass

discharge

2	Worn/damaged		mower drive belt.	2	Replace	mower		drive	belt.
3	Frozen	idler pulley.		3	Replace	idler	pulley.
4	Frozen	blade	mandrel.	4	Contact	a Sears		or other
					qualified	service		center.
1	Engine	speed	too slow.	1	Place throttle		control		in "FAST"
					position.

2Travel speed too fast.

3Wet grass.

4Mower deck not level.

5Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6Worn, bent or loose blade.

7Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8Mower drive belt worn.

9Blades improperly installed.

10 Improper blades used.

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

2Shift to slower speed.

3Allow grass to dry before mowing

4Level mower deck.

5Check tires for proper PSI.

6Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7Clean underside of mower housing.

8Replace mower drive belt.

9Reinstall blades sharp edge down

10Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

1	Light	switch	is	"OFF".		1	Turn light	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 connections.
5	Blown	fuse.				5	Replace	fuse.
1	Bad battery		cell(s).			1	Replace	battery.
2	Poor	cable	connections.			2	Check/clean		all connections.
3	Faulty	regulator		(if so equipped).		3	Replace	regulator.

4 Faulty alternator. 4 Replace alternator.

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