Craftsman 917272201 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 34

For 917272201.

PDF File Manual, 60 pages, Download pdf file

Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass discharge .
(conrd)
Headlight(s) not work
ing (if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
........... ,,,,,
Loss of drive
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly lnstalted_
Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
Switch is "OFF"
Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch
° Loose or damaged wiring,
Bfown fuse_
CORRECTION
i[ ___ __L
Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade boil
= Clean underside of mower
housing.
° Replace mower drive belt,
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed in
this manuato
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
. Turn switch "ON".
. Replace bulb(s),
Check/replace light switch.
Check wiringand connections,
Replace fuse°
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
Bad battery celt(s).
Poor cable connections°
Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
= Faulty alternator
. Freewheel control in "d{sen-
gaged" position.
° Motion drive belt worn, dam-
aged or broken,
= Air trapped in transmission dur-
ing shipment
or servlcing_
= Engine throttle control not set
at "SLOW" position for 30 sec-
onds before stopping engine.
Replace battery,
Check/clean all connections.
. Replace regulator,
. Replace alternator°
° Place freewheel control in "en-
gaged" posftlon.
. Replace motion drive belt.
° Purge transmission,
,, ,,, ,, ,,,,,,, j
Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow to
idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
34
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...