Craftsman 917.289251 Troubleshooting Chart, PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven cutting, Cause, Poor grass

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Poor cut - uneven cutting

Mower blades will not rotate

CAUSE

CORRECTION

1

Worn,

bent

or loose blade.

1

Replace

blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2

Mower

deck

not

level.

2

Level mower deck.

3

Buildup

of grass,

leaves, and

3

Clean

underside

of mower

trash

under

mower.

housing.

4

Bent

blade

mandrel.

4

Contact

a Sears

or other

qualified

service

center.

5

Clogged

mower

deck vent

from

5

Clean

around mandrels

to

build-up

of grass,

leaves,

and

open

vent holes.

trash

around

mandrels.

1

Obstruction

in clutch mechanism.

1

Remove

obstruction.

Poor grass

discharge

2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3 Frozen idler pulley.

4 Frozen blade mandrel.

1 Engine speed too slow.

2Travel speed too fast.

3Wet grass.

4Mower deck not level.

5Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6Worn, bent or loose blade.

7Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8Mower drive belt worn.

9Blades improperly installed.

10 Improper blades used.

11Clogged mower deck vent holes

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

2Replace mower drive belt.

3Replace idler pulley.

4Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2Shift to slower speed.

3Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4Level mower deck.

5Check tires for proper PSI.

6Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7Clean underside of mower housing.

8Replace mower drive belt.

9Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

1	Light switch		is	"OFF".		1	Turn light	switch		"ON".
2	Bulb(s)	or lamp(s)			burned out.	2	Replace	bulb(s)		or	lamp(s).
3	Faulty	light	switch.			3	Check/replace			light	switch.
4	Loose	or damaged			wiring.	4	Check wiring		and connections.
5	Blown	fuse.				5	Replace	fuse.
1	Bad battery		cell(s).			1	Replace	battery.
2	Poor cable connections.					2	Check/clean		all	connections.
3	Faulty	regulator		(if so equipped).		3	Replace	regulator.
4	Faulty	alternator.				4	Replace	alternator.

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