Craftsman 917258510 lawn tractor

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TFIOUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut-uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
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Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery wt!l not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
1_ Faulty operator*safety presence control system,
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1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2,, Mower deck not level.,
3o 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_
1,, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2r, Worn/damaged mower drive belt,.
3o Frozen idler gulley_
4,, Frozen blade mandrel..
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1. Engine speed too slow_
2, Travel speed too fast,
3, Wet grass,
4o Mower deck not level.
5_ Low/uneven tir_ a_rpressure,
6o Worn, bent or loose b!sde_
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,,
8, Mower drive belt worn
9_ Blades improperly installed,,
10, improper blades used.
11o Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.,
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1., Switch Is"OFF",
2. Bulb(s) bumed ouL
3. Faulty light switch.
4o Loose or damaged wifingo
5,, Blown fuse.
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1., Bad batteryceil(s),,
2,. Poor cableconnections_
Faultyregulator(ifsoaquipped)_
4, Faulty,'dtamatoro
Engine throttle cootro] not set at "SLOV'#'
position for 30 seconds before stopping engtna,.
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CORRECTION
!,, Check wiring, switches and conneclJonso If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.,
1_ Replace b!adeo Tighten blade boll
2, Level mower deck,
3, Clean underside of mower housing
4. Replace blade mandrel,,
5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holaso
1, Remove obstruction,,
2, Replace mower drive belt,
3, Replace idler pulley,,
4, Replace blade mandrel.
Io PlacE)throttle control in "FAST" position_
2. Shift to slower speed.
3, Nlow grass to dry before mowing,
4_ Level mower deck,
5 Check tires for proper air pressure.
6,, Replace/sharpen blade_ Tighten blade boll
7o Clean underside of mower houslng.
, 8. Replace mower drive belt.
9, Reinstall blades sharp edge down°
10_ Replace with blades listed in thts manual
11,, Clean around mandrels to open vent holeso
1. Turn switch "ON"_
2, Replace bulb[s).
3o Check/replace fightswitch_
4. Check wiring and connections°
5, Replace fuse.
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I_ Replace battery.
2,, Check/clean sti connections,
3 Replace regulator,
4,, Replace alternator,
Move throttle control tO "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping englne.
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