Craftsman 917.27377 manual Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

CORRECTION

 

Mower blades will 1.

Obstruction in clutch

1.

Remove

obstruction.

not rotate

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower drive

2.

Replace

mower

drive belt.

 

belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler pulley.

3.

Replace

idler pulley•

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel•

4.

Contact

a Sears

or other

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

center.

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.

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 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

1.

Bad

battery

cell(s).

 

 

1.

Replace

battery•

 

 

charge

 

 

2.

Poor

cable

connections•

 

2.

Check/clean

all

connections•

 

 

 

3.

Faulty

regulator

 

 

3.

Replace

regulator•

 

 

 

 

 

(if so equipped)•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty

alternator•

 

 

4.

Replace

alternator.

 

Engine

"backfires"

 

Engine

throttle control

not

 

Move throttle

control

to

when turning

 

set at "SLOW" position

for

 

"SLOW"

position and allow

engine

"OFF"

 

30 seconds

before

stopping

 

to idle for 30 seconds

before

 

 

 

 

engine•

 

 

 

 

 

stopping

engine.

 

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917.27377 specifications

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