Craftsman 917.27207 Mower blades will, Not rotate, Headlights Not, If so equipped, Charge, Tions

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Mower blades will 11.

Obstruction

in clutch

not rotate

mechanism.

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower

 

drive belt.

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler

pulley.

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

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.

CORRECTION

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

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)

burned

out.

2.

Replace

bulb(s).

 

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty

 

light

switch.

3.

Check/replace

light switch.

 

 

 

4.

Loose

 

or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connec-

 

 

 

5.

Blown

 

fuse.

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Replace

fuse.

 

Battery

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).

 

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty

 

alternator.

4.

alternator.

 

Engine

"backfires'

1.

Engine

throttle

control not

1.

Move throttle control

to

when turning

 

set at "SLOW"

position

 

"SLOW"

position and

allow

engine "OFF"

 

for 30 seconds

before

 

to idle for 30 seconds

befor

 

 

 

 

stopping engine.

 

stopping

engine.

 

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917.27207 specifications

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