Craftsman 917288523 tractor

User Manual - Page 30

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor cut - uneven
cutting
Mower blades will
not rotate
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Poor grass
discharge
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
CAUSE
Worn. bent or loose blade, 1
Mower deck not level. 2
Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel, 4
Clogged mower deck vent from 5
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 1
Worn/damaged mower drive be{t 2
Frozen idler pulley. 3
Frozen blade mandrel, 4
CORRECTION
Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt
Level mower deck,
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes,
Remove obstruction.
Replace mower drive belt,
Replace idler pulley.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
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2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
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Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used,
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
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Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
Shift to slowerspeed.
Allow grass to dry before mowing
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper PSI.
Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
blade bolt,
Clean underside of mower
housing.
I Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
Replace with blades listed in
this manual,
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean around mandreis to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
Headlight(e) not 1 Light switch is "OFF", 1 Turn light swizch "ON".
working
(if so equipped) 2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
J3 Faulty light switch, 3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections,
5 Blown fuse, 5 Replace fuse.
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