Craftsman 917271530 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 30

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
_lower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(ifso equipped)
CAUSE
1. Obstructioninclutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower
ddve belt.
3. Frozenidler pulley.
4. Frozenblade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travelspeed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower decknot level.
5. Low/uneventire air
pressure.
6. Worn,bentor loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11.Cloggedmower deck vent
holesfrom buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
Battery will not 1.
charge 2.
3.
4.
Engine "backfires" 1.
whenturning
',engine"OFF"
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faultyalternator.
Engine throttle control not
set at "SLOW" position
for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
CORRECTION
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
i 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
1. Place 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. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10.Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON",
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check widng and connec
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec
tions.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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