TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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Poor grass discharge

1.Obstruction in clutch mechanism,

2.Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3.Frozen idler pulley.

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.

19. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

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

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

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 beet.

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.Replace with blades listed in thLsmanual.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not

1.

Switch

is "OFF".

1.

Turn switch "ON".

working

2.

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out,

2.

Replace

bulb(s) or lamp(s).

(if so equipped)

3.

Faulty

light switch.

3.

Check/replace light switch.

 

4.

Loose

or damaged wiring.

4.

Check wiring and connec

 

5.

Blown

fuse.

 

 

tions.

 

 

 

[ 5.

Replace

fuse.

Battery will not

1.

Bad battery

cell(s).

1.

Replace

battery.

charge

2.

Poor cable

connections.

2.

Check/clean all connec

tions.

Engine "backfires': when turning engine "OFF"

3.

Faulty regulator

3.

Replace

regulator.

 

(if so equipped).

4.

 

 

4.

Faulty alternator.

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 before

 

stopping engine.

 

stopping engine.

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Craftsman 917.27499 Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed, Replace mower drive belt, Turn switch on, Working

917.27499 specifications

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