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PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

CORRECTmON

 

Mower blades wiii 1.

Obstruction

in clutch

1.

Remove

obstruction.

not rotate

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower drive

2.

Replace

mower

drive belt.

 

belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler

pulley.

3.

Replace

idler pulley.

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

4.

Contact

a Sears

or other

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

center.

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.

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.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery wiii not charge

Engine "backfires" when turning

engine "OFF"

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.

. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1.Turn switch "ON".

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

3.Check/replace light switch.

4.Check wiring and connections.

5.Replace fuse.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connections.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

. Move throttle control to

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

stopping engine.

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Craftsman 917.273631 Problem Cause, CORRECTmON Mower blades wiii, Remove Obstruction Not rotate, Battery wiii not charge