Download Craftsman 917.20383 Operator`s manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
POOr grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
CAUSE
CORRECTION
1
Obstruction
2
Worn/damaged
in clutch
3
Frozen
4
Frozen
1
Engine
2
Travel
3
4
mechanism.
1
Remove
obstruction.
2
Replace
mower
idler pulley.
3
Replace
idler pulley.
blade mandrel.
4
Contact a Sears
qualified service
speed too slow.
1
Place throttle
position.
2
Shift to slower
Wet grass.
3
Allow grass
Mower
4
Level mower
5
Check tires for proper
6
Replace/sharpen
blade bolt.
mower
drive belt
speed too fast.
deck not level.
tire air pressure.
drive belt.
or other
center.
control
in "FAST"
speed.
to dry before
mowing
deck.
5
Low/uneven
6
Worn,
7
Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,
7
Clean underside
housing.
8
Mower
drive belt worn.
8
Replace
mower
drive belt.
9
Blades
improperly
9
Reinstall
blades
sharp edge down
bent or loose blade.
blades
installed.
used.
10
PSI.
blade. Tighten
of mower
10
Improper
11
Clogged mower deck vent holes
11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Clean around mandrels
open vent holes.
1
Light switch
1
Turn light switch
"ON".
2
Bulb(s)
2
Replace
or lamp(s).
3
Faulty light switch.
3
Check/replace
4
Loose or damaged
4
Check wiring
5
Blown fuse.
5
Replace
fuse.
1
Bad battery
1
Replace
battery.
2
Poor cable
2
Check/clean
3
Faulty regulator
3
Replace
regulator.
4
Faulty alternator.
4
Replace
alternator.
is "OFF".
or lamp(s)
burned
out.
wiring.
cell(s).
connections.
(if so equipped).
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Replace with blades
this manual.
bulb(s)
listed in
to
light switch.
and connections.
all connections.