Craftsman 917271825 lawn tractor

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSEIPROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(ifso equipped)
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4. Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressur_
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
i9. Blades improperly installed.
i
,10.Improper blades used.
11.Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels.
1. Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out
3. Faulty lightswitch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
Battery will not
charge
3.
4,
Loss Ofdrive 1,
2.
3.
Engine "backfires" 1,
whenturning
engine
"OFF"
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged, or broken.
Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or
servicing.
CORRECTION
1. 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
pressure.
6. Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. 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 swRch"ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3. Check/raplace light switch.
4. Check wiring and connec-
tions.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all connec-
tions.
3, Replace regulator.
4. Replace alternator.
1. Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle controlto
set at "SLOW" "SLOW" position and allow
position for 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine, stopping engine.
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