Craftsman 917270650 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 30

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
iMower blades will not Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction.
rotate mechanism,
Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt.
drive belt.
Frozen idler pulley,
Frozen blade mandrel.
Poor grass discharge Engine speed too slow.
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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.
Clogged mower deck
vent holes from buildup
of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Switchis "OFF".
Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged
wiring.
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control
not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
Replace idler pulley.
Replace blade mandrel.
Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
Shift to slower speed.
Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
Level mower deck.
Check tires for proper air
pressure.
Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Turn switch "ON",
Replace bulb(s).
Check/replace light switch.
Check wiring and connec
tions.
Replace fuse.
Replace battery.
I. Check/clean all connec
tions.
Replace regulator.
Replace alternator.
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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