Craftsman 917.25693 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
WFIOUIILESHOOWING POINWS
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poorcut;uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
CAUSE
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t. Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1.. Worn, bent or loose bfade_
2 Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,
4,. Bent blade mandrel.
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from butdup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
2.
3,,
4.
Obstruction in clutch mechanism
Worn!damaged mower drive belt
Frozen idler puley,.
Frozen blade mandrel
t, Engine speed too slow
2. Travel speedtoo 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 bell worn
9. Blades improperly installed
10 improper blades used
11. Clogged mower deck vent ho_es from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
Headight{s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery wilt 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 conneclons.
3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4 Faulty alternator
Engine "backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
when turning engtne position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,
"OFF"
CORRECTION
1.. Check widng, switches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authodzed service center/
department
t, Replace blade.. Tighten blade bolt .
2 Level mower deck..
3 Clean underside of mower housing
4*r Replace blade mandrel,.
5. CEeanaro_Jnd mandrels 1oopen vent holes
1. Remove obsiruction
2. Replace mower ddve belt.
3. Replace idler puley
4. Replace blade mandrel
t,. Place throlle 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 btade Tighten blade bolt,
7. Clean underside of mower housing
8. Replace mower drive belt,
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down,.
I0. Replace with blades Isled tr_this manual
tt. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
t. Turn switch "ON"
2. Rel_lace bulb(s).
3. Chec]dreplace ight switch,.
4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Replace fuse
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1,. Replace battery
2, Ctlecldclean all connections.
3 Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator
t Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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