Craftsman 917.27182 Troubleshooting Chart, Cause, Orrection, Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

:PROBLEM

Loss_power

_ontinued)

CAUSE

3.Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4.Dirty air filter.

5.Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.Faulty spark plug.

7.Dirtyfuel fi'_er,

8.Stale or dirty fuel.

9.Water in fuel•

;ORRECTION

3, Clean underside of mower

housing•

4, Clean/replace air filter•

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and ragap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter•

Excessive vibration

Enginecontlnues to run when

operator leaves seat with

attachment clutch engaged

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged widng. 14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of

1.Worn, bent or looseblade•

2.Bent blade mandrel

3.Loose/damagedpart(s).

1.Faultyoperator-safety presencecontrolsystem,

lO.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11 .Clean engine air screen/ fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section•

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

t, Replace blade•

Tighten blade bolt.

2.Replace blade mandrel

3.Tightenloosepart(s), Replace damaged parts.

1.Check wiring,switchesand connections,If not corrected contacta Searsor other qualifiadservice center.

Poor cut - uneven

1,

Worn, bent or loose blade•

 

2,

Mower deck not level•

 

3,

Buildup of grass,

leaves,

 

 

and trash under mower.

 

4,

Bent blade mandrel.

 

5,

Clogged mower deck vent

 

 

from build-up of grass,

 

 

leaves,

and trash around

 

 

mandrels.

 

Mower blades will

1,

Obstruction in clutch

not rotate

 

mechanism•

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower

 

 

drive belt.

 

 

3,

Frozen

idler pulley•

 

4,

Frozen

blade mandrel•

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower

housing.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

. Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

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Contents For answers to your questions About this product, Call IcrrftsmrniLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery II. Slope Operation General OperationDo not Mower blades are sharp and can cut IV. ServiceIiichildren That may obscure visionNeutral, you may lose control of the tractor Safety is InvolvedRepair Agreement Product SpecificationsFor FutureUse SeatKeys Video Cassette Oil DrainTubeBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Install Seat If previously removed All assembly instructions have been #CHECKLISTENG,NEONENG,NEOFFOLFRESSUREL,G.TSONO%MF Motion IndicatorKnowyourtractor Clutch BrakePedal HeightGround Drive To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto Useyourtractor To SET Parking Brake Stopping Mower BladesTo Transport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsADD Gasoune Viscosity Chart in the Mainte- nance section of this manualTowing Carts and Other Attachments Before Stafitingthe Engine Check Engine OIL LevelPurgetransmission Warm Weather Starting 50 F and aboveSlowly Automatic Transmission Warm UPMulching Mowingtips MowingtipsZerk Spindle Lubrication ChartAll adjustmentsin the Service General RecommendationsBlade Care Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemTranbaxle Pump Fluid To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Transaxle CoolingCartridge Tractor To Remove Mower CleaningAution Before Performing ANY Service or Adjustments To Install MowerBelt Removal To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transmission To Adjust Steering WheelReplacing Battery To Start Engine with WeakInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlRPM To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Final SettingTractor Dirtyfuel filter Stale or dirtyfuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustmentProblem Dirty air filterReplace blade Tighten blade bolt Troubleshooting ChartCause OrrectionReplace motiondrive belt BlownfusePlace freewheel controlin Engaged positionTractor -- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number ElectricalKEY Part Descripon ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.271820 Chassis and EnclosuresGROUNDDRIVETRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271820 KEY Part Tractor -- Model Number 917,271820 Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.271820 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number 917,271820Spark Arrester KEY Paitt NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor MODELNUMBER917.271820 SEAT AssEMBLYWheels & Tires DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Lift Assembly Tractor . Model Number Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 2629J Spacer\ \ 20w-50 2911 LO. Ownersmanual11019LABELKIT 971I 934 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271820634 1770 51A 16390569 5101 513 802 783 1051803 797 544 801 Gasket SET271411 272490 Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationRev 12.8.00 TR Get it fixed, at your home or ours

917.27182 specifications

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