Craftsman 917272261 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE CORRECTION
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
-leadllght(s) not
working
'ifso equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4, Mower deck not level.
5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7. Buildup ofgrass, leavesand
trash under mower.
8. Mower drive holt worn.
9. Blades impropedy installed.
lO.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.
3. Faultyragulator
(it so equipped).
4. Faultyaltornaton
1. Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
2. Motion drive holt worn,
damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission
dudng shipment or
servicing.
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. Replece/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7. Clean underside of mower
housing,
8. Replace mower drive holt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
It.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 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 holt.
3. Purge transmission.
Englne"beckflrea" 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttlecontrol to
whonturnlng setat "SLOW" "SLOW" position and allow
engine positionfor 30 seconds to idlefor 30 seconds before
"OFF" before stopping engine, stopping engine.
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