TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

Mower blades will 1.

Obstruction

in clutch

not rotate

mechanism.

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower

 

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

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Contact a Sears 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.

11.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not 1. Light switch is "OFF".

working2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

if so equipped) 3. Faulty light switch.

4.Loose or damaged wiring.

5.Blown fuse.

1.

Turn light

switch

"ON".

2.

Replace

bulb(s)

or

lamp(s).

3.

Check/replace

light

switch.

4.

Check wiring and connec-

 

tions.

 

 

 

5.

Replace

fuse.

 

 

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine "OFF"

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4.Faulty alternator.

1.Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

1. Replace battery.

2.Check/clean all connec- tions.

3.Replace regulator.

4.Replace alternator.

. Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

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917.27631 specifications

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