Craftsman 917.27223 owner manual Reduce speed, Adjust throttle control, Bent blade mandrel

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Lossofpower	1. Cuttingtoomuchgrass/too1.		Set in "Higher Cut" position/
	fast.		reduce speed.
	2. Throttlein=CHOKE"	2.	Adjust throttle control.

position.

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

4.Dirty air filter.

5.Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.Faulty spark plug.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/replace air filter.

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Dirty fuel filter,

8.Stale or dirtyfuel.

9.Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8.Drain fuel tank and refill witt

fresh gasoline.

9, Drain fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.	11.Clean engine air screen/fins
12. Dirty/clogged muffler,	12. Clean/replace muffler.
13.Loose or damaged widng+ 13.Check all widng.
14.Carburetor out of	14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
adjustment.	in Service Adjustments
	section.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive 1. Worn. bent or loose blade.

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2.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

Enginecontinues1. Faulty operator-safety

torunpresence control system.

whenoperator leavesseat withattachment clutchengaged

Poorcut-uneven1. Worn. bent or loose blade.

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Replace blade mandrel.

3.Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Mower deck not level.

3.Buildup of grass, leaves. and trash under mower.

4.Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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Contents Lawn Tractor Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery I1. Slope Operation Eys before dismounting Tum off blades when not mowingGeneral Operation Mow only in daylight or good artificial lightWith safe machine operation Be sure the area is clear of otherResponsible adult Birth defects or other reproductive harm System Spark PlugReverse Tire Pressurefront Rear17/32 x 1-3/16 x Seat MowerDouble loop 1Front Plate 2FlangedTo Removetractor from Carton Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Install SeatPosition PlaceseatonseatpansoheadofLocknut Install Mower and Drive BeltTo Attach Nose Roller Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCompleted ENG,NEONENO,NEGrEO,LPRESSUREUOHTSONO%MPT Engine speed It Switch PcsitJon Ammeter HourmeterStopping To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills TotransportFull To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAdjuatnnts secon of this manual MOWlNGTIPS SlightlyBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartIV# General RecommendationsTractor Transaxle Cooling To Clean Battery and TerminalsClean AIR Screen BeltsEngine OIL Filter To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge CleaningTractor To Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentRemove screws from R,H. mandrel cover and remove cover Recheck measurements after adjust- ingBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake=INSTALL Mower and Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment BatieryInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight LampFinal Setting Preliminary SettingTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL BatteryTractor Engine Fuel SystemCorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseReduce speed Adjust throttle controlBent blade mandrel Travel speed too fast If so equipped Battery will not chargeSwitch is OFF Replace battery=0 J Io ,, Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.272230 Chassisand EnclosuresTRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive Split Tractor - Model Number Ground DrweTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.272230 TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Steeringassembly Engine TRACTOR- Model NumberKEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Number EngineKEY Part Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels &TIRES Tractor - Model Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Liftassembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Bog, shoulder Page 78355 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather HEADNALVE/BREA1HER KEY ==l ,o Ignitionicharging Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part Starting System Starting System Rankshaft Exhaustj 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 177852 2.9.01 RD Part