Craftsman 917.2738 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, 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 2.

Worn/damaged

mower

2.

Replace

mower

drive belt.

not rotate (con't)

drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler pulley.

3.

Replace

idler pulley.

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

4.

Contact

a Sears

or other

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

center.

iPoor 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.

iHeadlight(s)

not

1.

Switch

is "OFF".

 

1.

Turn switch

"ON".

working

 

 

2.

Bulb(s)

or lamp(s)

burned ou

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 connec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Blown

fuse.

 

 

 

5.

Replace

fuse.

 

iBattery

will

not

1.

Bad battery

 

cell(s).

 

1.

Replace

battery.

charge

 

 

2.

Poor cable

connections.

2.

Check/clean

all connec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Faulty

regulator

 

3.

Replace

regulator.

 

 

 

4.

(if so equipped).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty

alternator.

 

4.

Replace

alternator.

Loss of

drive

1.

Freewheel

control

in

1.

Place freewheel

control in

 

 

 

2.

"disengaged"

position.

 

"engaged"

position.

 

 

 

Motion

drive

belt worn,

2.

Replace

motion

drive belt.

 

 

 

3.

damaged, or broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air trapped

 

in transmission

3.

Purge transmission.

 

 

 

 

during

shipment or

 

 

 

 

 

 

servicing.

iEngine "backfires'

when turning engine "OFF"

1.Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1.Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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