Sears 917.25953 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEM
Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
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Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
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Battery will not charge
Engine "backfires"
when turning engine
"OFF"
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1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system
1 Worn, bent or loose blade
2. Mower deck not level
3 Buitdup of grass, loaves, and trash undor mower
4 Bent blade mandre!
5 Clogged mower dock vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrets
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Check wiring, swilches and connections If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
depadment
1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
2 Level mower deck
3 CIoan underside of mower housing
4 Replace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes..
1, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3 Frozen idler pulley.
4, Frozen blade mandrel
Engine speed too slow
Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass
Mower deck not level
Low/uneven tire air pressure,
Worn, bent or loose blade
1 Remove obslruction
2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel
t Place throftle control in "FAST" position
2 Shiftto 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 boll
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
Mower drive belt worn
Blades improperly inslaited.
improper blades used
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
1 Switch is "OFF"
2 Bulb(s) burned out
3 Faulty light switch
4 Loose or damaged wiring
5 Blown fuse
1, Bad batterycell(s)
2. Poorcablo connections.
3 Faulty regulalor (if so equipped)
4. Faulty alternator
Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
7o Clean underside of mower housing
8. Replace mower drive belt
9.. Reinslall blades sharp edge down
tO Replace with blades listed in this manuat
11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1 Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)
3 ChecWrep]ace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Replace fuse
1o Replace battery
2. Check/clean all connections
3 Replace regulator
4 Replace alternator.
1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and a!low
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine
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