Craftsman 917.272054 Troubleshooting Chart Problem, Cause Correction, For 30 seconds before

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

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	CAUSE	CORRECTION
1.	Obstruction in clutch	1,	Remove obstruction,
	mechanism.
2,	Worn/damaged mower	2.	Replace mower dave belt.
	drive belt.

Poor grass discharge

3, Frozen idler pulley,

4, Frozen blade mandrel.

1.Engine speed too slow,

2.Travel speed too fast.

3.Wet grass.

4, Mower deck not level.

5.Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6.Worn, bent or loose blade.

7.Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8.Mower drive belt worn.

9.Blades impropedy installed,

10.Improper blades used.

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

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

1.Place throttlecontrol in "FAST" position.

2.Shift to slower speed.

3.Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4.Level mower deck.

5, Check tires for proper air pressure,

6, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7, Clean underside of mower housing.

8, Replace mower drive belt. 9, Reinstall blades sharp edge

down,

10.Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not ¢harge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine"OFF"

1. Switch is "OFF". 1. Turn switch "ON".

2.Bulb(s) or lamp(s) bumed 2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). out.

3.	Faulty light switch.	3.	Check/replece light switch.
4.	Loose or damaged widng.	4.	Check wiring and connec-
	Blown fuse.		tions.
5.		5,	Replace fuse,
1.	Bad battery cell(s).	1.	Replace	battery.
2,	Poor cable connections.	2.	Check/clean all connec-
			tions.
3.	Faulty regulator	3.	Replace	regulator,
4.	(if so equipped).
	Faulty alternator.	4.	Replace	alternator.
1.	Engine throttle control not	1.	Move throttle control to
	set at "SLOW" position		"SLOW" position and allow
	for 30 seconds before		to idle for 30 seconds befon
	stopping engine,		stopping engine.

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