Craftsman 917.273322 owner manual Troubleshootingchart Problemcause, Loss of Drive

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

CORRECTION

Poor grass discharge (Contn)

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades improperly installed.

•Improper blades used.

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

•Switch is "OFF'.

•Bulb(s) burned out.

•Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Blown fuse.

• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

• Clean underside of mower
	housing.
•	Replace		mower			drive	belt.
•	Reinstall		blades			sharp		edge
	down.
•	Replace		with		blades		listed
	in this		manual.
•	Clean	around			mandrels			to
	open	vent		holes.
• Turn switch				"ON".
•	Replace		bulb(s).
•	Check/replace				light switch.
	Check		wiring		and connections.
	Replace		fuse.

Battery willnot :harge

Loss of Drive

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

•Bad battery cell(s).

•Poor cable connections.

I• Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

•Faulty alternator.

Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken.

•Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

•Engine throttle control at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.


•	Replace		battery.
•	Check/clean			all connections.
•	Replace		regulator.
•	Replace		alternator.
• Place freewheel control in
	"engaged"		position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
•	Purge	transmission.
•	Move	throttle		control to not set
	"SLOW" position and allow to
	idle tot 30 seconds before
	stopping		engine.

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