Craftsman 917.272247 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Mower blades will	2. Worn/damaged	mower
not rotate (con't)	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

2, Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Contact aSears or other qualified service center.

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.Worn, bent or loose blade. !6. Replace/sharpen blade.

					Tighten	blade bolt.
7.	Buildup of grass,		leaves and	7.	Clean underside		of mower
	trash under	mower.			housing.
8.	Mower drive	belt	worn.	8.	Replace	mower	drive belt.

9.Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Improper blades used.

11 .Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

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 out	2.	Replace	bulb(s) or		lamp(s).
(if so equipped)	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).
charge	2,	Poor	cable	connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator.

Loss of drive	1. Freewheel	control in
	"disengaged"	position.

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

3.Air trapped in transmission during, shipment or servicing.

Engine "backfires"	1, Engine throttle control not
when turning	set at "SLOW"
engine	position	for 30	seconds
"OFF"	before	stopping	engine.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connec- tions.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2.Replace motion drive belt.

3.Purge transmission.

. Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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