Craftsman 917.273823 owner manual Off, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass	3.	Wet grass.
discharge	4. Mower deck not level.
_ontinued)
	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.

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.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around mandrels.

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

1 t .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 out.		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	connections.
	5.	Blown	fuse.	5.	Replace	fuse.

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

. Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

. 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.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connections.

3.Replace regulator.

. Replace alternator.

1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2.Replace motion drive belt.

3.Purge transmission.

Engine	"backfires"	. Engine throttle control			not set	. Move throttle control	to
when turning		at "SLOW"	position	for	30	"SLOW" position and allow
engine	"OFF"	30 seconds	before	stopping		to idle for 30 seconds	before
		engine.				stopping engine.

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