Craftsman 917.272233 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
"ROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Mowerbladeawlll 1+ Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower ddve belt.
drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley• 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen I_ade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(If so equipped)
2. Travel speed too fast,
3. Wet grass.
. Mowerdecknotlevel
Low/unevantire air
pressure•
6. Worn,bentor looseblade,
7. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
8. Mower drive belt worn.
9. Blades improperly 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
i3. °F_tultyIJgh!switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring•
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.
f O.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.
5. Blown fuse.
Battery will not 1. Bad battery cell(s). 1. Replace battery.
¢hsrge 2. Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all
connections.
3. Faulty regulator 3. Replace regulator.
(if so equipped).
4. Faulty alternator. 4. Replace alternator.
Englne"beckllres" 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttlecontrolto
whenturnlng set at "SLOW" position =SLOW" positionand allow
Dnglne"OFF" for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 secondsbefore
stopping engine• stopping engine.
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