Craftsman 917.25801 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Cause, Correction, Problem, Slow

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM		CAUSE
Mower blades will	1.	Obstruction in clutch
not rotate		mechanism.
	2.	Worn/damaged mower
		drive belt.
	3.	Frozen idler pulley.
	4.	Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass	1.	Engine speed too slow.
discharge
	2.	Travel speed too fast.
	3.	Wet grass.

. Mower deck not level.

5.Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6.Wom, bent or loose blade.

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

8.Mower drive belt worn.

9.Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

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.

Headlight(s) not	I.	Switch is =OFF".
working	2.	Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out
(If so equlpped)	3.	Faulty light switch.
	4.	Loose or damaged wiring.
		Loose or damaged wiring.
	5.	Blown fuse.

1.Turn switch "ON".

2.Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3.Check/replace light switch.

4.Check wiring and connec tions.

5.Replace fuse.

Battery	will not	1.	Bad battery cell(s).	1.	Replace	battery.
charge		2.	Poor cable connections.	2.	Check/clean all connec
		3.			tions.
		3.	Faulty regulator	3.	Replace	regulator.
		4.	(if so equipped).
		4.	Faulty alternator.	4.	Replace	alternator.
Engine	"backfires"	1.	Engine throttle control not	.	Move throttle control		to
whenturnlng			set at =SLOW" position		"SLOW"	position and	allow
engine"OFF"			for 30 seconds before		to idle for 30 seconds		before
			stopping engine.		stopping	engine.

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