Sears 917.258473 owner manual Troubleshooting POnNTS, Problem Cause

TROUBLESHOOTING POnNTS

PROBLEM			CAUSE
Engine continues	to	run	I	Faulty operator-safetypresence control system
when operator leaves		seat
with attachment	clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven			1,	Worn,	bent or loose b_ade
			2,	Mower	deck not level,
			3o	Bulldup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
			4,	Bent blade mandrel,
			5.	Clogged mower deck vent holes from buifdup of
				grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,

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CORRECTION

1, Check wiring, switches and connections If not corrected, contact an authorized service canted department

1 Replace blade. Tighten bfade bolt

2.Level mower deck,

3 Clean underside of mower housing, 4, Replace blade mandrel

5_ Clean around mandrels to open vent ho_es,

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

I, Obstruction In clutch mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt

3.Frozen idler pulley

4.Frozen blade mandrel.

t.Engine speed too slow. 2, Travel speed too fast 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 _nstailed. 10, improper blades used,

1I_ Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1 Remove obstnJction

2.Replace mower drive belt,

3Replace idler pulley,

4Replace blade mandrel

1, Ptace throttle control in "FAST" position,

2.Shift to slower speed.

3.Allow grass to dry before mowing

4.Level mower deck.

5, Check tires for proper air pressure,

6, Replacefsharpen blade Tighten blade bolt, 7_ Clean underside o! mower housing

8_ Replace mower drive belt,

9.Reinstall blades sharp edge down,

t0., Replace with blades listed In this manual, 1t. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

Headlight(s)not working	1.	Switch	Is "OFF",
(if so equipped)	2o	BuIb(s) burned out.
	3,	Faulty	Eightswitch.

4, Loose or damaged widng,

5.Blown fuse..

Battery	will not charge	t,	Bad battery cell(s),.
		2_	Poor cable connections,
		3_	Faulty regulator (if so equtpped)_
		4.	Faulty alternator.
Engine	"backfires"	1.	Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
when turning engine			position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
"OFF"

1, Turn switch "ON"

2, Replace bulb(s).

3 Check/replace light switch,

4, Check w_ring and connections, 5o Replace fuse,

t,, Replacebattery,,

2.Check/cleanall connections,

3.Replaceregulator,

4, RepEaceaitemator_

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1.Move throttle control to "SLOW" posit}on and allow to idle tot 30 seconds before stopping engine

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