Craftsman 917.25651 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
CAUSE
I Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2 Mower deck not level.
3 Butfdup 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
t, Obstruction in clutch mechanism
2 Worn!damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley
4 Frozen blade mandrel
CORRECTION
1 Check wiring, switches and connections if not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4. Replace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
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Engine speed too slow.
Travel speed too fast
Wet grass
Mower deck not level
Low/uneven tire air pressure
Worn, bent or loose blade
1. Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt
3 Replace idter pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
1 Place throttle controf in "FAST" position
2. Shiftto siower speed.
3 A_low grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck
5 Check tires for proper air pressure.
6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt..
Buildup of grass, Ieaves and trash under mower
Mower drive belt worn
Blades improperly installed
Improper b_ades used.
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 widng
5. Blown fuse
1 Bad battery cell(s)
2 Poor cable connections
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator.
1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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 switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(s).
3 Check/replace 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 ailow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine..
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