TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed

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PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

of

power

1.

Rear

of

lawn

mower

 

 

1.

Raise

cutting

height,

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing

 

or

cutting

blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dragging

 

in

heavy

grass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Cutting

 

too

 

much

 

grass.

 

2.

Raise

cutting

height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Dirty

air

filter.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Clean/replace

air

filter.

 

 

 

 

4.

Buildup

 

 

of

grass,

 

leaves,

4.

Clean

 

underside

 

of

mower

 

 

 

 

 

and

trash

under

mower.

 

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Too

much

oil

in

engine.

 

5.

Check

 

oil

level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Walking

 

speed

too

fast.

 

6.

Cut at slower

walking

speed.

Poor

cut

-

1.

Worn,

 

bent

 

or

loose

blade.

1.

Replace

blade.

Tighten

uneven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

blade

bolt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Wheel

 

heights

uneven.

 

2.

Set all

 

wheels

at

same

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Buildup

 

 

of

grass,

 

leaves

 

3.

Clean

 

underside

 

of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

trash

under

mower.

 

 

mower

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

Excessive

 

1.

Worn,

 

bent

 

or

loose

blade.

1.

Replace

blade.

Tighten

vibration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

blade

bolt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Bent

engine

 

crankshaft.

 

2.

Contact

 

a Sears

 

or

other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

 

center.

Starter

rope

,

Engine

flywheel

brake

is on

1.

Depress control

bar

 

to

hard to

pull

 

when

control

bar

is released.

 

upper

 

handle

before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pulling

 

starter

rope.

 

 

 

 

 

 

,

Bent

engine

 

crankshaft.

 

2.

Contact

 

a Sears

 

or

other

 

 

 

 

3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

qualified

service

 

center,

 

 

 

 

Blade

adapter

broken.

 

3.

Replace

blade

adapter,

 

 

 

 

4.

Blade

dragging

in grass.

4.

Move

lawn

mower

to

cut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

grass or to hard surface,

Grass

catcher

1.

Cutting

 

height

too

low.

 

1.

Raise

cutting

height.

 

 

not

filling

 

2.

Lift on

 

blade

worn

off.

 

2.

Replace

blade.

 

 

 

 

(if

so

equipped)

3.

Catcher

 

not

venting

air.

 

3.

Clean

 

grass

catcher.

 

 

Hard

to

push

1.

Grass

 

is too

high

 

or

wheel

1.

Raise

cutting

height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

height

 

is

too

low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Rear

of

lawn

mower

 

 

2.

Raise

 

rear

of

lawn mower

 

 

 

 

 

housing

 

or

cutting

blade

 

 

housing

one

(1)

setting

 

 

 

 

 

dragging

 

in

grass.

 

 

 

 

higher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Grass

 

catcher

too

full.

 

3.

Empty

 

grass

catcher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Handle

 

height

position

not

4.

Adjust

 

handle

height

 

to suit.

 

 

 

 

 

right

for

you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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917.3882 specifications

The Craftsman 917.3882 is a robust lawn tractor that caters to both homeowners and landscaping professionals looking for a reliable solution for yard maintenance. This model stands out due to its impressive combination of power, efficiency, and user-friendly features that enhance the mowing experience.

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In conclusion, the Craftsman 917.3882 offers a well-rounded package with its powerful engine, adjustable cutting deck, hydrostatic transmission, and comfortable design. These features, combined with the ability to use various attachments, ensure that this lawn tractor is an excellent choice for anyone seeking efficiency and reliability in lawn care. Its combination of performance and versatility makes it a standout model in the Craftsman line-up, appealing to a wide range of users.
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