Craftsman 917.25081 Operator's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed
iPROBLEM : CAUSE
Mower blades will
inot rotate ,_
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Poor grass
discharae
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery wig not
charge
Loss of drive
tO Sears service center
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism,
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt
3 Frozen idler pulley,
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 tire air pressure,
6 Worn, bent or loose blade.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9 Blades improperly installed.
10 Improper blades used.
1t Clogged mower deck vent holes
frombuildup of grass, leaves, ano
trash around mandrels.
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1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or tamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring,
5 Blown fuse,
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
J3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1 Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position,
Debris on steering plate (if
equipped).
Motion drive be{t worn, damaged,
or broken,
Axle key missing.
CORRECTION
1 Remove obstruction,
2 Replace mower drive belt,
3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1 Place throttle control in "FAST"
position.
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 AIIow grass to dry before mowing
4 Level mower deck.
5 Check tires for proper pSI,
6 Replace/sharpen blade, Tighten
blade bolt.
7 CIean 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 light switch "ON",
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Check/replace light switch,
4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Replace fuse.
1 Replace battery.
2 Check!clean alI connections.
,3 Replace regulator,
4 Replace alternator.
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1 Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position,
2 See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
3 Replace motion drive bait.
4 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
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