Craftsman 917257630 13.0 HP IC Electric Start 42" Mower 6 Speed Transaxle Lawn Tractor

Owner's Manual - Page 26

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
POOr cut _ uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
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Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engtne
"OFF"
CAUSE
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1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system
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Worn, bent or loose blade
Mower deck not level.
Bui{dup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandre_
1_ Engine speed too slow
2 Travel speed too fast.
3 Wet grass
4 Mowerdeck notlevel
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure
6 Worn, bent or loose blade,
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9 Blades improperly installed
10 Improper blades used
1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
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 Poorcable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
CORRECTION
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1 Check wtrlng, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1 Replace blade, Tighten bZade bolt
2, Level mower deck,
3 Clean underside of mower houstng_
4, Replace btade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
! Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Replace Idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass lo dry before mowing.
4 Levefmower deck
5. Check tires for proper air pressure
6 Replace/sharpen b{ade Tighten blade bolt.
7 C_ean underside of mower housing
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall bFades sharp edge down
10. Replace wilh blades listed in fhts manual
1 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Turn swilch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections
5. Replace fuse
t Replace battery
2 Checkiciean alL connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
_o {die for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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