Craftsman 917.377425 Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Cause, Correction, Starter rope herd topull

Models: 917.377425

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Excessive vibration

Starter rope herd topull

Loss of ddve

Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped)

Hard to push

1.Wom, bent or loose blade.

2.Bent engine crankshaft.

. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released.

. Bent engine crankshaft.

3.Blade adapter broken.

4.Blade dragging in grass.

1.Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged.

2.Belt not driving

1.Cutting height too low.

2.Lifton blade worn off.

3.Catcher not venting air.

1.Grass is too high or wheel

he'_htis too low.

2.Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass.

3.Grass catcher too full.

4.Handle height position not rightfor you.

1.Re_ace blade. TKjhten blade bolt.

2.Contact an authorized service center.

1.Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope.

2.Contact an authorized service center.

3.Replace blade adapter.

4.Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface.

1.Adjust or replace drive control cable.

2.Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken.

1.Raise cutting height.

2.Replace blade.

13. Clean grass catcher.

1.Raise cutting height.

2.Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher.

3.Empty grass catcher.

4.Adjust handle height to suit.

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Craftsman 917.377425 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Cause, Correction, Starter rope herd topull