TROUBLESHOOTING

 

CHART

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

Poor grass

•

Engine

speed

too

slow.

discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel speed

too fast.

 

 

Wet grass.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower

deck

not level.

 

 

Low/uneven

tire air pressure.

 

 

Worn, bent or loose blade.

 

 

Buildup

of

grass,

leaves

 

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower

drive

belt

worn.

 

 

Blades

improperly

installed.

 

 

Improper

blades

used.

 

 

Clogged

mower deck vent

 

 

holes from buildup of grass,

 

 

leaves,

and trash

around

 

 

mandrels.

 

 

 

CORRECTION

•Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

,• Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before mowing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air pressure.

•Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower and trash under mower.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

•Replace with blades listed in this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not • Switch is "OFF".

working• Bulb(s) burned out.

(if so equipped) • Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s).

charge• Poor cable connections. Faulty regulator

Faulty alternator.

Loss of drive • Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position. Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

•Turn switch "ON".

•Replace bulb(s).

•Check/replace light switch.

•Check wiring and connec tions.

•Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connections.

•Replace regulator. (if so equipped).

•Replace alternator.

•Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

•Replace motion drive belt.

•Purge transmission.

Engine "backfires"

• Engine

throttle control not

when

turning

set at "SLOW"

,engine

"OFF"

position

for 30 seconds

 

 

stopping

engine.

Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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917.270751 specifications

The Craftsman 917.270751 is a powerful lawn tractor designed for homeowners who demand efficiency and performance in maintaining their lawns. This model seamlessly combines cutting-edge technology, user-friendly features, and durable construction to provide a reliable solution for lawn care.

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