Craftsman 917.272057 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

CHART

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower blades will

1.

Obstruction

in clutch

not rotate

 

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

 

mower

 

 

drive

belt.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler

pulley.

 

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

Poor grass

1.

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)

or

lamp(s)

burned

2.

Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

[if so equipped)

 

out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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).

 

!.

Replace

battery.

 

 

charge

 

2.

Poor

cable

connections.

2.

Check/clean

all

connec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Faulty

regulator

 

 

3.

Replace

regulator.

 

 

 

 

(if

so

 

equipped).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Faulty

alternator.

 

4.

Replace

alternator.

 

IEngine

"backfires"

.

Engine

throttle

control not

. 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

before

 

 

 

stopping

engine.

 

 

stopping

engine.

 

3O

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Contents Lawn Tractor Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro, Mon- SatMaintenanceSchedule Parts Ordering Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryII. Slope General OperationDo not IV. Service Ill. ChildrenWash hands after handling Filter Pints Filter 3.5 Pints Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement GAPWheel Insert Before Removingtractor Tools Required for AssemblyCheck Battery Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Place gearshift lever in neutral N positionTo Drivetractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Check Tire Pressure ChecklistInstall Mulcher Plate Check Deck LevelnessH L Attachment Clutch Lever Used KnowyourtractorLift Parking Brake Lever Locks clutchTo SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto Useyourtractor To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachm Ents Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMOWlNGTIPS Mulching MowingtipsTractor General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE PurposeTractor Belts Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Transaxle CoolingEngine OIL Filter AIR FilterSpark Plugs MufflerTractor To Remove Mower CleaningTo Install Mower Mower will be easier to remove fromFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthWith Parking Brake Engaged To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Align Ment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseEngine To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestEngine OIL BatteryFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseCorrection Vibration Throttle in Choke positionExcessive Engine ContinuesTroubleshooting Problem CauseTractor -- Model Number Schematic Ignition SwitchTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor -- Model Number Electrical Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4Tractor - Model Number 917.272057 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures 176554206 Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Grounddrive Tractor - Model Number 917.272057 Steering Assembly TRACTOR-- Model Number 917.272057 Steering Assembly 139768 SteeringWheel 17513132 130465 Sod, Tie Spark Arrester TRACTOR-- Model Number EngineOptional Equipment 137040 Line, FuelTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEY PartDescription Wheels & Tires KEY Part NO. NO. Description Decal, Replacement 146046Tractor -- Model Number Decals 65139Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 159460Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckTractor -- Model Number Mowerdeck KEY Part Description NO. no+--0 ID x.031W 772147 Transaxle Cover790079 780199Ylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Exhaust KEY Part DescriptionValve 12-018-01-SAIR Intake J KEY Part NO. no PinionOIL PAN / Lubrication Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV460, Type Number IncludesCrankshaftexhaust Fuel System 12-041-03-S Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours 6aJ.-11 p.m., 7daysaweek

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