Craftsman 917.27184 owner manual Chart, Correction

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rROUBLESHOOTING

CHART

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

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 sir

 

 

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.

1t.CIogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

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 working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

1.Switch is =OFF".

2.Bulb(s) burned out.

3.Faulty light switch.

4.Loose or damaged wiring.

5.Blown fuse.

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4, Faulty alternator.

1.Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.

2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3.Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

1.Engine throttlecontrolnst set at "SLOW" positionfor 30 seconds stopping engine.

1.Turn switch "ON".

2.Replace bulb(s).

3.Check/replace light switch,

4.Check wiring and connec- tions.

5.Replace fuse.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/cleanall connec- tions.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

1.Place freewheel controlin

=engaged" position.

2.Replace motiondrive belt.

3.Purge transmission.

1.Move throttle control ts =SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds befsra stopping engine.

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