Craftsman 900.37051 manual Problem, Cause

tROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM	CAUSE
Does not start	* Power cord is not properly
	plugged in
	• No power from outlet
	• Blade does not rotate
	freely or mower deck is
	clogged
Poor performance	• Grass too high or thick

Poor cut-unevenWorn, bent or loose blade

Buildup of grass and leaves under mower

Excessive		• Worn,	bent, unbalanced or
vibration		loose blade
		• Bent motor motorshaft
Mower	stops	• House	circuit	breaker trips
		out or blows		fuse
		• Foreign material is block-
		ing blade rotation
Hard to push		• Grass	is too high or wheel
		height	is too low
		Operator presence control
Stop when		switch	is damaged
Operator	Presence
Control	Switch	is

CORRECTION

•Check extension cord attach- ment at both mower and outlet ends.

•Check breaker or fuse.

•Unplug power cord, turn mower on its side and check blade.

Make sure it is free to rotate. Also check for clogging.

•Raise mower cutting height to cut 1/3 of grass length.

•Walk at a slower pace

•Reduce cutting width if needed.

•Unplug power cord, check deck for clogging, check blade for sharpness.

•Unplug power cord.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

•Unplug power cord and clean underside of mower

housing.

•Unplug power cord.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

•Contact an authorized service center.

•If mower won'tstart, check house circuit breaker or fuse.

•Unplug power cord, turn mower over, and clean out deck.

•Walk siower.

•Reduce cutting width.

•Raise mower cutting height.

•Raise cutting height.

•Replace operator presence control switch.

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