Craftsman Troubleshooting Tips for Lawn Tractor Model 917
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

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

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

•Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower housing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Mower blades will •

Obstruction

in clutch

•

Remove

obstruction.

not rotate

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Worn/damaged

mower

•

Replace

mower drive belt.

 

drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Frozen

idler

pulley.

•

Replace

idler

pulley.

•

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

•

Replace

blade

mandrel.

Poor grass• Engine speed too slow. discharge

•Travel speed too fast.

•Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pressure.

•Worn. bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades improperly installed.

•Improper blades used.

•Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

•Place throttle control in =FAST" position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before mowing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air pressure.

•Replacelsharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower housing.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

•Replace with blades listed in this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s)

not

•

Switch is =OFF".

•

Turn switch'ON".

working

 

•

Bulb(s) bumed out.

•

Replace

bulb(s).

(if so equipped)

•

Faulty light switch.

•

Check/replace light switch.

 

 

•

Loose or damaged wiring.

•

Check wiring and connection.<

 

 

•

Blown fuse.

 

•

Replace fuse.

Battery will

not

•

Bad

battery

cell(s).

•

Replace

battery.

charge

 

•

Poor

cable

connections.

•

Check/clean all connections.

 

 

 

Faulty

regulator

•

Replace

regulator.

 

 

 

(if so

equipped).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty

altemator.

•

Replace

alternator.

Engine "backfires"

• Engine

throttle

control not

when

turning

set at =SLOW"

position

engine

"OFF"

for 30 seconds

before

 

 

stopping

engine.

Move throttle control to

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

stopping engine.

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Contents Rrftsmrw Service Adjustments Safety General Operation Slope OperationChildren Service Repair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Unpack CartonInstall Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure Please Review the Following ChecklistTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessH L c National Standards Institute KnowyourtractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerTo Transport To Start Engine Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE To Sharpen Blade Blade RemovalBelts Clean AIR ScreenTransaxle Cooling Engine LubricationMuffler To Service PRE-CLEANEREngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTractor CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyReplacing Battery Interlocks and RelaysEngine To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Engine Troubleshooting Problem Chart CauseCorrection Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseOFF Schematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Tractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.271130 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor Model Number 917,271130 Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor -- Model Number 917.271130 Steeringassembly TRACTOR-- Model Number 917.271130 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Engine KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Seatassembly Decals Wheels & Tires KEY Part DescriptionTractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO, no UNC157 TRACTOR-- Model Number Peerless TRANSAXLE--MODELNUMBER20545C REF Part NO. noPart Description Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Cylinder HEADNALVF.JBREATHERCRANKCASE KEY Part Description Ignition / Electrical Blower Housing and Baffles 25-154-02 Starting System Ehgihe Controls OIL PAN / Lubrication Starting System Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION OIL PanilubricationKEY Part NO. no Crahkhaft Fuel System Crankshaft KEY Part Description DescriptionPage Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillSighting Guide HomeCnt

917.27113 specifications

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