Craftsman 917.27076 Troubleshooting Chart, Battery will not charge, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Poor grassEngine speed too slow. discharge

•Travelspeedtoofast.

Wetgmss.

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.

• 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.

 

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires" when turning

engine "OFF"

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

Switch is "OFF'.

Bulb(s) burned out.

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds stopping engine.

Clean around mandrels to

 

open

vent holes.

Turn

switch

"ON".

Replace

bulb(s).

Check/replace

light switch.

• Check wiring and connec

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

Replace

fuse.

 

Replace

battery.

Check/clean

all connections.

Replace

regulator.

Replace

alternator.

Place freewheel control in

 

"engaged"

 

position.

Replace

motion

drive belt.

Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to

 

"SLOW"

position and allow

 

to idle for 30 seconds before

 

stopping

engine.

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