Craftsman 917270841 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 33

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass discharge Mower deck not level.
(cont'd) Low/unevan tire air pressure.
•Wom, bent or loose blade.
Buildup ofgrass, leaves and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades impropedy installed.
Improper blades used.
Headlight(s) not
working (ifso
equipped)
Battery willnot
charge
Loss ofdrive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildupof
grass, I_aves, and trash
around mandrels.
Switch is"OFF".
Bulb(s) bumed out.
Faulty lightswitch.
Loose or damaged widng.
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator (ifso
equipped).
Faulty altemator.
Freewheel controlin =disen-
gaged" position.
Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken.
Airtrapped in transmission
dudng shipment
or servicing.
Engine throttlecontrol not set
at "SLOW" positionfor 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
Level mower deck.
Check tires for properair pres-
sure.
Replace/sharpan blade, "l]ghtan
blade bolt.
Glean underside of mower hous-
ing.
Replace mowerddve belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listedin this
manual.
Clean around mandrels to open
vent holes.
•Tum switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s).
Check/replace lightswitch.
Check widngand conneclfoos.
Replace fuse.
Replace battery.
,, Check/clean allconnections.
Replace regulator.
Replace alternator.
Place freewheel controlin
=engaged"position.
Replace motiondrivebelt.
Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to =SLOW"
position and allow to idle for 30
seconds before stopping engine.
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