Craftsman 917.289470 PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven cutting, Cause, Correction, Mower blades will

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Poor cut - uneven 1

cutting

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CAUSE

Worn, bent or loose blade,.

Mower dock not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,.

CORRECTION

1Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt

2Level mower deck.

3Clean underside of mower housing,

4Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

5Clean around mandrels to open vent holes°

Mower blades will	1	Obstruction		in clutch mechanism.
not rotate	2	Worn/damaged			mower drive belt
	3	Frozen	idler	pulley.
	4	Frozen	blade		mandrel.

t Remove obstruction.

2Replace mower drive belt.

3Replace idler pulley,

4Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.,

Poor grass	1	Engine speed too slow,
:discharge
	2	Travel	speed	too fasL
	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.

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 ,.

BReplace mower drive belt,,

9Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10 Replace with blades listed in this manual

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

11Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not		Light	switch is "OFF",	1	Turn light	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 connections.
	_5	Blown	fuse.	5	Replace	fuse.

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