Craftsman 917.28948 owner manual Problem, Poor cut uneven 1 cutting, Blades improperly installed

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 deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower

Bent blade mandrel.

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Replace blade_ Tighten blade bo]t,

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower housing..

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

	5	Clogged	mower deck vent from
		build-up of grass, leaves, and
		trash around		mandrels_
Mower blades wilt	1	Obstruction		in clutch mechanism°
not rotate	2	Worn!damaged			mower drive belt
	3	Frozen	idler	pulley,,
	4	Frozen	blade		mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Remove obstruction.

Replace mower drive belt.

Replace idler pulley_

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

1Engine speed too slow.

2Travel speed too fast,

3Wet grass.

4Mower deck not level

5Low/uneven tire air pressure

6Worn, bent or loose blade°

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower..

8Mower drive belt worn,

9Blades improperly installed.

10 Improper blades used,

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

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1 : Light switch is "OFF".

2! Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3Faulty light switch.

4Loose or damaged wiring_

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5z Blown fuse_

Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

Shift to slower speed,,

Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Level mower deck,

Check tires for proper PSI.

Replace/sharpen blade° Tighten blade bolt,

Clean underside of mower housing,,

Replace mower drive belt.,

Reinstall blades sharp edge down

Replace with blades listed in this manual

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

Turn light switch "ON",.

Replace bulb(s) or famp(s)_

Check/replace light switch,,

Check wiring and connections.

Replace fuse,,

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