TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Poor grass discharge (cont'd)

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine "OFF"

;CAUSE

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Mower deck not level°

°Ldw/uneven tire air pressure_

• Wbrn, bent or loose blade.

o Buildup of grass, leaves and tr_ish under mower.

o Mower drive belt worn..

Blades improperly installed..

Improper blades used..

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Switch is "OFF",,

BUlb(s) burned out. F_ulty light switch.

Loose or,_lamaged wiring.

......• Blown fuse. ,.........

Bad battery cell(s).

Poorcabie connections.

oFaulty reguI_tor (if so equipped),, "

°,,,,,Faulty alternator. ....

°Engine throttle control not set'

iat "SLOW" position for 30 se#onds before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

Level mower dec'k'i....

oCheck tires for proper air pres- sure°

. Replace/sharpen blade° Tighten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower hous- ing.

Replace mower drive betto

o Reinstall blades sharp edge down..

o Replace with blades listed in this manual

o Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Turn switch "ON". o Replace bulb(s)o

° Check/replace light switch.

o Check wiring and connections°

Replace fuse. .........

Replace battery.

. Check/clean all connections,.

Replace regulator,.

o Replace alternator.

: ' Move throttle control to "SLOW" " position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,_

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Craftsman 917.27103 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Correction

917.27103 specifications

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