Craftsman 917.289281 manual Poor cut = uneven, Cutting, Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

Poor cut = uneven

1

Worn,

 

bent

or loose blade.

1

Replace

blade. Tighten blade bolt.

cutting

2

Mower

deck

not

level.

2

Level mower deck.

 

 

3

Buildup

of grass,

leaves, and

3

Clean underside

of mower

 

 

trash

under

mower.

 

housing.

 

 

 

4

Bent

blade

mandrel.

4

Contact

a Sears

or other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

center.

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

5 Clogged mower deck vent from 5 Clean around mandrels to

build-up of grass, leaves, andopen vent holes. trash around mandrels.

1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1 Remove obstruction.

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.

 

 

 

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

PSI.

6

Worn, bent or loose blade.

 

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

holes

11

Clean

around

mandrels

to

 

from

buildup

of

grass,

leaves, and

 

open

vent

holes.

 

 

 

trash

around

mandrels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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Contents CRRFrSMR# SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ACraftsman Limited Warranty Days on BatteryTWO Years on Tractor General Operation Service Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Product Specifications Repair ProtectionFor prices and additional information call Keys Slope Sheet ToolsCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper PositionH L I\1 Know Your Tractor Ignition Switch Used for starting and stopping the engineService REMINDER/HOUR Meter TractorEngine HOW to USE Your TractorStopping To Move ForwardTo Adjust Gauge Wheels System CharacteristicsTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Operate MowerTransmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Transport Reverse Operation System ROSCheck Engine OIL Level Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Start Engine ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Genera Purpose Grease @Refer to Maintenance Engine Section MaintenanceSchedule Battery TiresTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationMuffler Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Spark PlugsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower03042tex Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT=TO=BACK AdjustmentVisual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryEngine To Replace FuseTo Clean Battery and Termi Fuel SystemEngine OIL Hard to start Engine will not turn over ProblemWill not start Cause CorrectionEngine Clicks but Problem CauseLoss Power Will not StartMower blades will not rotate Poor grass Poor cut = unevenCutting Discharge Headlights not working If so equippedDrive Battery Will notLoss Engine dies whenPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXDiAS Para BATERiAS GARANTiA Limitada DE CraftsmanDOS Anos Para Tractores Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, ILFuncionamiento General III. Ninos IV. RemolqueSERVIClO Page Responsabilidades DEL Cliente Especificaciones DELProducto Acuerdos DE Proteccion Para LA ReparacionEL Montaje Hoja de pendiente Llaves Tubo de desagQeHerramientas Necesarias Para LA Caja DE Carton Desempaque LA Caja DE CartonRevision DEL Sistema DE Frenos La funcion de los controlesRevision DE LA Presion DE LAS Llantas FLISTA DE Revision@@@ Familiaricese CON SU Tractor Palanca DE Mando CRUCERO=Pedal DE Marchaadelante Se utiliza Como Usar SU Tractor MientoPara Operar LA Segadora Utilizar EL Mando CruceroPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA Segadora Para Parar LAS Cuchillas DE LA SegaTransmisi6n Eric anchada #ansmisi6n Desenganchada Agregue Gasolina MotorPara Hacer Arrancar EL Motor Arranque CON Tiempo Templado 50 Y M,SPurgar LA Transmision Consejos Para SegarAntes DE Cada USO Recomendaciones GeneralesPrograma DE Mantenimbento Tabla DE LUBRICACI6NTractor Transeje MotorLUBRICAClON LiMPIEZA Instale LA Segadora DE CespedPara Desmontar LA Cortadora Fije LOS Brazos DE Suspension03042tex Ajuste DE Delante a ATR,S Para Nivelar LA SegadoraRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado Regulacion DE LA Precision DE LadoInstalacion DE LA Correa Para Cambiar LA Correa DE Impulsion DE LA Cuchilla SegadoraRemocion DE LA Correa Montaje DE LA CorreaIMPRESI6N/ Inclinacion DE LAS RUE- DAS Delanteras Para Adjuntar LOS Cables DE EmpalmePara Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ Delantera Otros Sistema DE CombustibleAceite DEL Motor Problema Causa Correccion Identificacion DE ProblemasContinuado Se portCausa Correccion Page Operacion Segura Solamente Ande Cuesta ARRiBA OCuesta Abajo Y no Atraviese EL Cerro Grados MAX Your Home Our Home

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