Craftsman 917255581 tractor

User Manual - Page 27

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. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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PROBLEM
Engine continues torun
when operstorleavesseat
with at_chment_utch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
!
Battery will not charge
Engine"backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1. Worn, bent or loess blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
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CORRECTION
1. Check widng, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service facility.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade holt.
2. Level mowerdeck.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clean around mandrels to open vent boles.
1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Wom/damaged mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too stow.
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.
1. Remove obstnJction.
2. Replace mower dr_vebelt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
1. Place throttle cor_trol in "FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. A]Iow grass to dry before mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Checktires for proper air pressure.
6. Reptacelsharpen blade. 3qghten blade bolt.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup el
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1. Switch is "0 FF".
2. Bulb(e) burned out.
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery celi(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator.
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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.
lt. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s).
3. Checldreplace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. CheokJc_ean all connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
Move throttle control to 'SLOW' position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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