Sears 917.257643 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROU
PROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor' cu]: - uneven
Mower blades willnot
rotate
Poor grass discharge
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Headlight(s) not working
(tf so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine"backfires"
whenturning engine
"OFF"
COTING POINTS
CAUSE
1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1_ Worn, bent orloose blade.
2, Mower deck not level
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash _nder mower,
4, Bent blade mandrel
5, Clogged mower deck vent holes f(om buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandreis_
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
2, Worrddamaged mower drive belt
3. Frozen tdier pu!tey,.
4. Frozen blade mandrel,
1. Engine speed too slow
2 Travel speed too fast
3,. Wet grass°
4 Mower deck not level,,
5_ Low/uneven tireair pressure,
6, Worn, bent or loose bladev
7,_ Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
8. Mower drive belt worn,
9.. BIades impropeffyinstalled.
t0, Improper blades used,
1t_ Clogged mower deck vent holes from buifdup of
grass, feaves, and trash around mandrels
1. Switch is"OFF",
2_ Bulb(s) burned out.
3. Faulty light sw_tch.
4, Loose or damaged wiring.
5, Biown fuse
14 Bad battery cell(s),
2, Poet cable connections,
3,. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)
4. Faultyalternators.
CORRECTION
1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service facility.
1,_ Replace blade. Tighten blade bcff,
2, Level mower deck.
3, Clean underside ofmower housing.
4. Replace blade mandrel.
5,. Clean around mandrels toopen vent holes,
1, Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt,
3. Replace idlerpulley,
4, Replace blade mandrel,,
1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position
2, Shift to slower speed.
3, Allow grassto dry before mowtng
4 Level mower deck,
5 Check tires for proper air pressure,.
6. Replacslsharpen 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)
3, Check/replace light switch,
4 Check widng and connections
5. Replace fuse.
1o Replace battery,
2, Check/clean all connections
3, Replace regulator.
4. RepEacealternator,
Englne thro_e controlnot set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine
1, Move throttle controlto "SLOW" position andallow
to idle for 30 seconds before slopping englne,
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