Craftsman 917.255561 owner manual Troubleshootbng Points

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TROUBLESHOOTBNG POINTS

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PROBLEM		CAUSE
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Engine conUnues		to run	Faulty	operator-safety		presence control system.
when	operator leaves seat
with	attachment	clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven		1.	Worn, bent		orloose	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.

CORRECTION

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. I1not corrected, contact Sears Service Center/Department.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade boil

2.Level mower deck,

3.Clean underside of mower housing°

4Replace blade mandrel.

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent hotes_

Mower bladeswlll not rotate

Poor grass discharge

1.Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2.Wain/damaged mowerdnve belt, 3, Frozen idler pulley

4, Frozen blade mandrel

tEngine speed too slow

2o Travel speed too fast

3.Wet grass

4, Mower deck not level

5, Low/uneven tire air pressure

6Worn, bent or loose blade

7Buttdup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8,. Mower dr;ve belt worn,

9Blades improperly instafled,

10 improper blades used

t 1. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1, Remove obstruction_

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel,

1 Race threlt[e control in "FAST" position.

2.Shift to slower speed.

&Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4 Level mower deck,

5 Check tires for proper air pressure.

6 Rep]acetsharpen blade, Tighten blade bolt.

7 Clean underside of mower housing.

8.Replace mower drive bell

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not worldng	1.	Switch	is "OFF".
(if so equipped)	2.	Bulb(s)	bumedout.
	&	Faulty	light SwitCh,r
	4.	Loose	or damaged wiring
	5,	Blown	fuse.
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1 "rum switch "ON",

2.Replace bulb(s),

3Checldrepiace light switch,

4.Check wiring and connections.

5.Replace fuse.

Battery willnot charge

Engine "backfires" when turning engine

"OFF"

1 Bad battery ceil(s)

2, Poor cable connections

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW' posilion for 30 seconds before stopping engine,

1, Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connection&

3Replace regulator, 4, Replace alternator,

Move throttle control to 'SLOW'positionand allow toidle for30 seconds belore stepping engine_

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