Craftsman 917.27076 Troubleshooting Chart, Battery will not charge, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass• Engine speed too slow. discharge

•Travelspeedtoofast.

•Wetgmss.

•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.

• 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
	housing.
•	Replace	mower	drive belt.
•	Reinstall	blades	sharp edge
	down.
• Replace with blades listed in
	this manual.

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires" when turning

engine "OFF"

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

•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.

•Freewheel control in "disengaged" position.

•Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

•Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

•Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds stopping engine.

• Clean around mandrels to
	open	vent holes.
•	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.
•	Replace		alternator.
• Place freewheel control in
	"engaged"			position.
•	Replace		motion		drive belt.
•	Purge transmission.
• Move throttle control to
	"SLOW"		position and allow
	to idle for 30 seconds before
	stopping		engine.

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