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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:
See appropriate section In manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION | | |
Mowerbladeswill | 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 aSears or other |
| | | | qualified service center. |
Poor grass | 1. | Engine speed too slow. | 1. | Place | throttle | | control in |
discharge | 2. | Travel speed too fast. | | "FAST" | position. |
| 2. | Shift to slower | speed. |
| 3. | Wet grass. | 3. | Allow | grass | to | dry before |
| 4. | Mower deck not level. | | mowing. | | |
| 4. | Level | mower | deck. |
5.Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5. Check tires for proper air pressure.
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 |
| | 11.Clogged mower deck vent | | in this | manual. | | | |
| | 11 .Clean | around | mandrels to |
| | | holes from | buildup | of | | open | vent | holes. | | |
| | | grass, leaves, and trash | | | | | | | |
| | | around | mandrels. | | | | | | | | |
_leadlight(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). |
',ifso 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. | | | |
Battery will | not | 1. | Bad | battery | cell(s). | | 1. | Replace | battery. | | |
:harge | | 2. | Poor | cable | connections. | 2. | Check/clean | all | connec- |
| | | | | | | | | tions. | | | | | |
3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4.Faulty alternator.
Loss of drive | 1. Freewheel | control in |
| "disengaged" | position. |
2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3.Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.
3.Replace regulator.
4.Replace alternator.
1.Place freewheel control in
=engaged" position.
2.Replace motion drive belt.
13. Purge transmission.
Engine "backfires" | 1. Engine | throttle | control not | . Move throttle control | to |
when turning | set at "SLOW" | | "SLOW" | position and | allow |
engine | position | for 30 | seconds | to idle for 30 seconds | before |
"OFF" | before | stopping | engine. | stopping | engine. | |
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Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro, Mon Sat
Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment
II. Slope Operation
General Operation
IV. Service
Do not
Page
Repair Agreement
Customer Responsibilities
For Future Use
28 x 1-1/4
To Remove Tractor from Carton
Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal
Install Seat
Label Terminal
Install Mulcher Plate Check Brake System
To Convertto Bagging or Discharging
Check Tire Pressure
Check Deck Levelness
Automatic Models only
Know Your Tractor
Plunger
Freewheel Control
Disengagages transmission for pushing
HOW to USE Your Tractor
To Adjust Gauge Wheels
To Operate on Hills
Gaug
To Operate Mower
To Start Engine
Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level
ADD Gasoline
Automatictransmissionwarmup
Purge Transmission
Mowing Tips
Mulching Mowing Tips
Lubrication Chart
General Recommendations
Ch=,v-Bait
Before Each USE
Battery
Tractor
Brake Operation
Tires
Engine
AIR Filter
Clean AIR Screen
Engine OIL Filter
Cleaning
Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas
Muffler
Spark Plugs
To Install Mower
Tractor
To Remove Mower
Pulley
To Level Mower Housing
SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment
FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment
Belt Installation
To Adjust Brake
With Parking Brake
Nut Jam Nut
To Replace Motion Drive Belt
Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment
To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment
Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment
Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER
To Remove CABLES, Reverse Order
Replacing BAI-FERY
To Replace Headlight Bulb
Interlocks and Relays
To Adjust Carburetor
Thr ttle Idle Speed AdjustingI
Acceleration Test
Screw
Engine
Other
Tractor
Cause Correction
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Cause Correction
Problem Cause Correction
Fast
Slow
OFF
Schematic
Tractor --MODEL Number
TRACTOR-- Modelnumber
Electrical
Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical
KEY Part Description
Tractor -- Model Number 917.2720601 Chassis and Enclosures
Tractor --MODEL Number 917.2720601 Chassis and Enclosures
KEY Part Description
TRACTOR-- Model Number Grounddrive
Ground Drive
Tractor -- Model Number 917.2720601 Steering Assembly
Tractor - Model Number 917.2720601 Steering Assembly
KEY Part NO. NO. Description
Spark Arrester
Tractor -- Model Number Engine
Optional Equipment
Tractor -- Model Number Liftassembly
KEY Part NO. no Description
Seat Assembly
Tractor --MODEL Number Decals
Wheels & Tires
Mowerdeck
Mower Deck
Mi=
Tractor -- Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number
142883
Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Crankcasej
041 03-S
KEY Part NO. no
3NITIONIELECTRICAL Blower Housing and Baffles AIR Intake
Not Illustrated
Starting System Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication J
OIL PAN/LUBRICATION
Starting System KEY Part Description
Crankshaftexhaust
SScrew, thread forming M5x0.8xl
SKit, solenoid repair
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Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation
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