TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level,

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

Replace blade, "13ghten blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower housing,

Replace blade mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Mower blades will

Obstruction in clutch

not rotate

mechanism.

Worn/damaged mower

 

drive belt.

Frozen idler pulley.

Frozen blade mandrel.

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 and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

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

Remove obstruction.

Replace mower drive belt.

Replace idler pulley.

Replace blade mandrel.

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. "nghten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower housing.

Replace mower ddve belt.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

Replace with blades listed in this manual.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headllght(s) not worklng

(If so equlpped)

Battery will not charge

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) burned out.

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Turn switch "ON".

Replace bulb(s).

Check]replace light switch.

Check wiring and connections.

Replace fuse.

Replace battery.

Check/clean all connections,

Replace regulator.

I" Replace alternator.

Engine "backfires"

Engine throttle control not

when turning

set at "SLOW" position

engine "OFF"

for 30 seconds before

 

stopping engine.

Move throttle control to

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

stopping engine,

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Craftsman 917.270752 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart

917.270752 specifications

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