Craftsman 917.25651 owner manual =ROU LESHOOTmNG POmNrS, Correction

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

Engine continues to run

I

Faulty

operator-safety

presence

control system

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

1

Worn,

bent

or loose

blade

2

Mower

deck

not level.

3

Butfdup

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

Mower

blades

will not

t,

Obstruction

in clutch mechanism

rotate

2

Worn!damaged

mower

drive belt

3

Frozen

idler pulley

4

Frozen

blade

mandrel

Poor grass discharge

Engine

speed

too slow.

2

Travel

speed

too fast

3

Wet

grass

4

Mower

deck

not level

5

Low/uneven

tire

air pressure

6,

Worn,

bent or

loose blade

7.

Buildup

of grass,

Ieaves and trash under mower

8, Mower drive belt worn

9

Blades

improperly

installed

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Improper

b_ades used.

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Clogged

mower

deck

vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

Headlight(s) not working

1..

Switch

is "OFF"..

(if so equipped)

2

Bulb(s)

burned out.

3

Faulty light

switch.

4

Loose

or damaged

widng

5.

Blown

fuse

Battery

will not charge

1

Bad

battery

cell(s)

2

Poor

cable

connections

3

Faulty

regulator

(if so

equipped)

4

Faulty

alternator.

Engine

"backfires"

1.

Engine

throttle control

not set

at "SLOW"

when turning

engine

position

for

30 seconds before

stopping

engine

"OFF"

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CORRECTION

1Check wiring, switches and connections if not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3 Clean underside of mower housing

4.Replace blade mandrel

5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1.Remove obstruction

2Replace mower drive belt

3Replace idter pulley

4Replace blade mandrel

1 Place throttle controf in "FAST" position

2.Shiftto siower speed.

3A_low grass to dry before mowing

4Level mower deck

5Check tires for proper air pressure.

6Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt..

7Clean underside of mower housing

8, Replace mower drive belt

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down

10, Replace with blades listed in this manual,

11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,,

1..Turn switch "ON".

2 Replace bulb(s).

3 Check/replace light switch

4 Check wiring and connections

5 Replace fuse

1 Replace battery.

2 Check/clean all connections

3 Replace regulator.

4..Replace alternator

Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and ailow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine..

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