TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEMCAUSE

Mower blades will 2.

Worn/damaged

mower

not rotate (con't)

drive belt.

 

3.

Frozen

idler pulley.

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

Poor grass1. Engine speed too slow. discharge

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 improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11 .Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

,4. Contact aSears or other qualified service center.

1.Place throttle control 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.

1.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

1.Switch is "OFF".

2.Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out

3.Faulty light switch.

4.Loose or damaged wiring.

5.Blown fuse.

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator.

1.Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

2.Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.

3.Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing.

1.Turn switch "ON".

2.Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3.Check/replace light switch.

4.Check wiring and connec- tions.

5.Replace fuse.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connec- tions.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

1.Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

2.Replace motion drive belt.

3.Purge transmission.

Engine "backfires" when turning

engine "OFF"

.

Engine

throttle

control not

. Move throttle control

to

 

set at "SLOW"

 

"SLOW"

position and

allow

 

position

for 30

seconds

 

to idle for 30 seconds

before

 

before

stopping

engine.

stopping

engine.

 

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Craftsman 917.272068 owner manual Problemcause

917.272068 specifications

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