Craftsman 107.2777 manual Engineruns, but, Troubleshooting the Mower, rider will not

Engineruns, but

rider will not

drive.

Rider drive belt slips.

Parking brake will not hold.

Rider steers or handles poorly.

Rider tracks to one side.

Transmission release levers in PUSH 9ositions.

Drive belt slips.

Belt is broken.

Parking brake is not fully released. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.

Belt stretched or worn.

Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted.

Improper tire inflation.

Steering linkage is loose.

Ground speed adj. knobs not adjusted.

Move levers to DRIVE positions.

Clean or replace belt as necessary.

Replace drive belt. Contact Sears Parts & Repair. Contact Sears Parts & Repair.

Clean as required.

Replace belt. Contact Sears Parts & Repair. See Service & Adjustments Section.

See Maintenance Section.

Check and tighten any loose connections. See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM

Mower cutting height difficult to adjust.

Mower cut is uneven.

Mower cut is rough looking.

Engine stalls easily with mower

engaged.

Excessive mower vibration.

Mower drive belt

slips or fails to drive.

CAUSE				REMEDY
Cutting height crank threads dirty or				Thoroughly			clean and lubricate cutting height crank
require	lube.			with	oil.
Rider tires not inflated equally or properly.				See	Maintenance			Section.
Mower	not leveled properly.			See	"Mower		Leveling" in Service & Adjustments.
Engine	speed too slow.			Set throttle to FULL when mowing.
Ground	speed too fast.			Decrease		Ground		Speed.
Blades	are dull.			Sharpen		or replace			blades.	See Maintenance
				Section.
Mower	drive belt slipping		because it is oily	Clean or replace belt as necessary.
or worn.
Blades	not properly fastened to arbors.			See	"Check/Replace				Mower	Blades"	in Maintenance
				Section.
Engine	speed too slow.			Set to FULL			throttle.
Ground	speed too fast.			Decrease		Ground		Speed.
Cutting	height set too low.			Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
				)ass.
Underside of mower deck			dirty.	Remove mower deck and clean underside.
Discharge chute		jamming	with cut grass.	Cut grass		with discharge pointing toward previously
				cut area.
Blade mounting		bolts are	loose.	Tighten to 45-55				ft. Ibs. (61-75 N.m.).
Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent.				Check and replace as necessary.
Mower	blades are out of balance.			Replace		or balance			blades.	See Maintenance
				Section.
Belt installed incorrectly.				Reinstall		Correctly.
Idler pulley spring broken or not properly				Repair or replace as needed.
attached.
Mower	drive belt broken.			Replace		drive belt.
PTO clutch out of adjustment.				Adjust PTO clutch.					See Maintenance		Section.

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