Craftsman 917256531 Tractor

OWNER'S MANUAL - Page 30

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TROU
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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 discharge
CAUSE
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i. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
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1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2. Mower deck nottevei
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under moweL
4 Bent blade mandrel.
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
! Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
2 Worn/damaged mower drive beff
3. Frozen idler pulley
4, Frozen blade mandrel,
1 Engine speed too stow
2 Travetspeed too fast.
3. Wet grass
4 Mower deck not level..
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive beltworn,
9 Blades improperly instaIled
t0 Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
CORRECTION
1 Check wiring, switches and connections, If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center
depadment
t Replace blade Tighten blade bott
2 Level mower deck.
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4. Replace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Remove obstruction..
2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace idler pulley
4. Replace blade mandrel
t. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Level mower deck
5. Check tires for proper air pressur&
6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt
7 Clean underside of mower housing
8, Replace mower drive beit
9, Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10, Replace with blades listed in this manual
i!. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
1. Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4. Faulty alternator
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)
3 Ohecidreplace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections
5, Replace fuse
t Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3. Replace regulator
4 Replace al{ernator.
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Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
1 Freewheel control in "disengaged" position
2 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servicing
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine..
1 Place freewheel contr01 in "engaged" position
2 Replace motion drive belt,
3. Purge transmission.
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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