Sears 917.275223 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction, Wet grass Mower deck not level

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CHART

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Mowerbladeswlll 1.

Obstruction in clutch

1,

Remove obstruction.

not rotate

mechanism.

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged mower

2.

Replace mower drive belt.

 

ddve belt.

 

 

Poor grass discharge

3.Frozen idler pulley,

4.Frozen blade mandrel,

1.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, leaves and trash under mower.

8.Mower drive belt worn.

9.Blades impropedy installed.

10.Improper blades used.

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

3, Replace idler pulley,

4.Replace blade mandrel,

1.Place throttlecontrol in

"FAST" position.

2.Shift to slower speed.

3.Allow grass to dry before mowing,

4.Level mower deck.

5.Cheek tires for proper air pressure.

6.Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7.Clean underside of mower housing.

8.Replace mower ddve 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 working

(If so equipped)

Battery will not charge

.oss of drive

1, Switch is "OFF".

2, Bulb(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4, Loose or damaged widng.

5, Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2, Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator.

1.Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.

2.Motion drive belt wom, damaged, or broken.

3.Air trapped in transmission dudng shipment or servicing,

1, Turn switch "ON".

2, Replace bulb(s).

3.Check/replace light switch.

4.Check wiring and connec- tions.

5.Replace fuse.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connec- tions.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

1.Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

2.Replace motion ddve belt.

3.Purge transmission.

--'nglne"backfires"

1. Engine throttle control not

1. Move throttle control to

Nhen turning

set at "SLOW"

"SLOW" position and allow

-=nglne

position for 30 seconds

to idle for 30 seconds before

"OFF"

before stopping engine,

stopping engine.

 

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917.275223 specifications

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