Craftsman 917251481 Lawn Tractor

OWNER'S MANUAL - Page 29

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PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass dlscharge
Headlight(s) not working
(If so equipped)
Battery wtll not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
TRO COTING
POINTS
CAUSE
1, Faulty operator_safety presence controlsystem
1, Worn, bent or loose blade°
2. Mower deck not level,,
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower°
4. Bent blade mandrel°
5, Clogged m;ower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1, ObsmJct_on fn clutch mechanism,
2, Worn/damaged mower ddve bait.
3. Frozen Idler pulley.,
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
t. Engine speed too slow.
2, Travel speed too fast,,
3, Wet grass,
4, Mower deck not level,
5, Lowluneven tire air pressure.
6, Worn, bent or loose blade.
7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8, Mower d_ive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
10o Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.,
1. Switch ls "OFF"_
2. Butb(s) burned out,.
3, Fautty itght switch.
4_ Loose or damaged wiring.
5_ Blown fuse,
1o Bad battery cell(s),
2. Poor cable connections,
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4,, Faulty alternator,
CORRECTION
1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
t. Replace blade., Tighten blade boil
2. Level mower deck.,
3_ CIean underside of mower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clean around mandrets to open vent holes.
1, Remove obstruction,
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3, Replace idler pulley,
4, Replace blade mandrel,
1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position,
Shift to slower speed,
3, Allow grass to drybefore mowing.
4. Level mower deck
5. Check tires for proper air pressure,
6, Replacetsharpen blade, Tighten blade bolt,
7. Clean underside of mower housing,
B_ 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)
3., ChecWreptace light switch.
4., Check wiring and connections,,
5, Replace fuse,
1. Replace battery.,
2, Check/clean all connections
3. Replace regulator
4, Replace alternator,
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and altow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW"
positionfor 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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