Craftsman 917.27624 owner manual Not rotate, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

CORRECTION

 

Mower blades will 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.

Poor grass

3.

Wet grass•

 

 

 

discharge

4.

Mower

deck

not

level•

(continued)

 

5.

Low/uneven

tire

air

pressure•

 

6.

Worn,

bent

or loose

blade•

 

,

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 will not charge

Loss of drive

1.Light 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 light switch "ON".

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

3.Check/replace light switch•

4.Check wiring and connections.

5.Replace fuse.

. Replace battery•

• Check/clean al/connections.

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 set , Move throttle control

between half

and full

speed

between

half

and full speed

(fast) position

before

stopping

(fast) position

before

engine•

 

 

stopping

engine•

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Craftsman 917.27624 owner manual Not rotate, Problem Cause Correction

917.27624 specifications

The Craftsman 917.27624 is a robust lawn tractor designed for homeowners seeking efficiency, performance, and reliability in their lawn care routine. With a powerful engine and innovative features, this model stands out among its peers in the gardening equipment market.

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