Craftsman 917.273322 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Poor grass
discharge (Contn)
Headlight(s) not
working (if so
equipped)
Battery willnot
:harge
Loss of Drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
Mower drive belt worn.
Blades improperly installed.
Improper blades used.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Switch is "OFF'.
Bulb(s) burned out.
Faulty light switch.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.
Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
I• Faulty regulator (if so
equipped).
Faulty alternator.
Freewheel control in
"disengaged" position.
Motion drive belt worn,
damaged or broken.
Air trapped in transmission
during shipment or servicing.
Engine throttle control at
"SLOW" position for 30
seconds before stopping
engine.
CORRECTION
Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace mower drive belt.
Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
• Turn switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s).
Check/replace light switch.
Check wiring and connections.
Replace fuse.
Replace battery.
Check/clean all connections.
Replace regulator.
Replace alternator.
Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
Replace motion drive belt.
Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to not set
"SLOW" position and allow to
idle tot 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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