Craftsman 917271813 lawn tractor

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive bell.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
[Ifso equipped)
Batterywillnot
charge
Engine "backfires'
wbenturning
engine "OFF"
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 installed.
1O.lmproper blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
1. Switchis"OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3. Faulty lightswitch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faultyalternator.
1. Enginethrottlecontrolnot
setat"SLOW"position
for30 secondsbefore
stoppingengine.
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) or lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check wiring 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 idlefor 30 seconds befor*
stopping engine.
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