Craftsman 917.256544 owner manual TROUBLESHOOT! Points, Problem, Cause, Correction

TROUBLESHOOT! POINTS

PROBLEM					CAUSE
Engine		continues to		run	1.	Faulty	operator-safety			presence	contro(system.
when	operator		leaves	seat
with	attachment		clutch
engaged
POOF out - uneven					1.	Worn,	bent	or loose		blade,
					2	Mower	deck	not level.
					3.	Buildup	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.
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Mower		blades	wiJl not		1	Obstruction		in clutch		mechanism
rotate					2.	Worn/damaged			mower drive belt.
					3,	Frozen	idler	pulley.
					4.	Frozen	blade mandrel.
Poor	grass discharge				1.	Engine	speedtoo		slow.
					2.	Travel	speed too fast.
					3,	Wet grass.
					4.	Mower	deck	not	Ievel.

5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6.Worn, bent or loose blade,

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

8.Mower drive belt worn.

	9	Blades	improperly			installed
	10.	Improper		blades	used
	f 1.	Clogged mower			deck vent holes from buildup of
		grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not working	t.	Switch	is "OFF"
(if so equipped)	2.	Bulb(s ) burned			out,
	3.	Faulty[ight		switch.
	4.	Loose	or damaged			widng
	5,	Blown	fuse,

CORRECTION

1, Check wiring switches and connections, If net corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.

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.

2.Replace mower drive bell 3, Replace idler pulley,

4.Replace blade mandrel

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.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7.Clean underside of mower housing.

8, Replace mower drive belt,

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

f. Turn switch "ON".

2 Replace bulb(c).

3.	Check/replace	light switch_
4.	Check wiring	and conrlections.
5,	Replace luse,

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine "OFF"

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Fault_ alternator

1Engine throttle contro! not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1. Replace battery

2.Check/clean all connections.

3.Replace regulator.

4, Replace alternator.

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

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