Craftsman 917.27223 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Removeobstruction.
PROBLEM
Mowerbladeswill
notrotate
Poorgrass
discharge
Headlight(s)not
working
Ifso equipped)
Battery will not
charge
1. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower
ddve belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen b_ademandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travelspeed 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 belt worn.
9. Blades imprepedy installed.
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 light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5. Blown fuse.
1. Bad battery cell(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
2. Replace mower ddve belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
1. Place throttle controlin
=FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3, Allowgrass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for properair
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 switch "ON".
2. Replace bulb(s) or
lamp(s).
3. Check/replace light switch.
4. Check widng and
connections.
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2. Check/clean all
connections.
3. Replace regulator.3. Faulty regulator
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Engine"backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttlecontrolto
when turning set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" positionand allow
engine"OFF" for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 secondsbefor{
stopping engine, stopping engine.
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