Sears 917.25271 Troubleshooting Points, Problem, Cause, Correction, obstruction, is OFF

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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Engine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch engaged

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CORRECTION

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1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.

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Poorcut-uneven

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 trash under mower.

3.

Clean

underside

of mower

housing.

4.

Bent blade

mandrel.

4.

Replace

blade

mandrel.

5.

Clogged

mower

deck

vent holes from buildup of

5.

Clean

around

mandrels

to

open

vent

holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

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Mower

blades

will not

1.

Obstruction

in clutch mechanism.

1.

Remove

obstruction.

rotate

2.

Worn/damaged

mower

drive belt.

2.

Replace

mower

drive belt.

3.

Frozen idler

pulley.

3.

Replace

idler pulley.

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

4.

Replace blade mandrel.

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Poor grass

discharge

1.

Engine

speed

too slow.

1.

Place

throttle

control

in

"FAST" position.

2.

Travel

speed

too fast.

2.

Shift to slower speed.

3.

Wet grass.

3.

Allow

grass to dry before mowing.

4.

Mower

deck

not level.

4.

Level

mower

deck.

5.

Low/uneven

tire air pressure.

5.

Check tires for proper air pressure.

6.

Worn,

bent

or loose blade.

6.

Replace/sharpen

blade.

'qhten

blade bolt.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

7.

Clean

underside

of mower

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8.

Mower

drive beltwom.

8.

Replace

mower

drive

belt.

9.

Blades

improperly

installed.

9.

Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10.

Improper

blades

used.

10.

Replace

with

blades

listed

in this

manual.

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Clogged

mower

deck vent holes from buildup of

11.

Clean

around

mandrels

to open

vent

holes.

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

Headlight(s)

not working

1.

Switch

is "OFF'.

1.

Turn switch

"ON".

(if so equipped)

2.

Bulb(s)

burned

out.

2.

Replace

bulb(s).

3.

Faulty

light switch.

3.

Check/replace

light switch.

4.

Loose

or

damaged

wiring.

4.

Check

wiring

and connectiL:

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5.

Blown

fuse.

5.

Replace

fuse.

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Battery

will

not

charge

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.

Tractor

"creeps"

with

1.

Motion

control

lever

is out of adjustment.

1.

Adjust

motion

control

lever.

motion

control

lever

in

"neutral"

position

(Fender

shift

models

only)

Loss of drive	1.	Freewheel		control in "disengaged"				position.
	2.	Motion drive belt worn, damaged,						or broken.
	3.	Air trapped		in transmission		during		shipment
		or servicing.
Engine "backfires"	1.	Engine	throttle control		not	set	at "SLOW"
when turning engine		position	for 30 seconds		before		stopping engine.
"OFF"

1.Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2.Replace motion drive belt.

3.Purge transmission.

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1.Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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