Craftsman 917.27105 manual Discharge, Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Poorcut-uneven l •Worn, bentorlooseblade.

•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
not rotate		mechanism.
	•	Worn/damaged			mower
		drive belt.
	•	Frozen	idler pulley.
	•	Frozen	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.

•Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

!• 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.

•Replace/sharpen 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)	burned 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.

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