Froubleshootsisio points – Sears 917.25958 User Manual
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Engine continues to run
when operator leaves sei
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Mower blades will not
rotate
Poor grass discharge
Headtight(s) not working
(If so equipped)
Battery will not charge
Engine “backfires"
when turning engine
“OFF”
FROUBLESHOOTSISIO POINTS
I
CAUSE
CORRECTIOM
1.
Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
1.
Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department
1.. Worn, bent
Of
loose blade.
1
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2.
Mower deck not ¡eve!
2.
Level mower deck.
3
Buildup of grass., leaves, and trash under mower.
3
Clean underside of mower housing.
4.
Bent blade mandrel
4
Replace blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels
5
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
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Obstruction In clutch mechanism.
1.
Remove obstruction
2,
Wom/damaged mowar drive belt.
2.
Replace mower drive belt
3.
Froien idler pulley
a.
Replace Idler pulley.
Frozen blade mandrel
4,
Replace blade mandrel.
Engine speed too slow.
1,
Place throttle control in “FAST" position
2
Travel speed too fasl.
2.
Shift to slower speed.
2
Wet grass.
3,
Allow grass to dry before mowing
Mower deck not level.
4.
Level mower deck,
Low/uneven tire air pressure.
5.
Check fires for proper air pressure.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
6.
Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower
7.
Clean underside of mower housing
Mower drive belt worn.
8
Replace mower drive bell.
9-
Blades improperly installed.
9,
Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10.
Improper blades used.
10,
Replace with blades listed in this manual
11
Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
11.
Clean around mandrels to open vent holes
1
Switch is “OFF".
1.
Turn switch “ON",
2.
Bulb(s) burned out
2.
Replace bulb(s).
3.
Faulty light switch.
3.
Chack/replace light switch.
4
Loose or damaged wiring.
4.
Check wiring and connections
9
Blown fuse,
I
9-
Repiace fuse.
t
Bad battery celi(s}.
1-
Replace battery.
2.
Poor cable connections
2.
Check/clean all connections.
3.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
3.
Replace regulator.
4.
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Faulty alternator,
4.
Repiace alternator.
1, Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW”
position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
1, Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.
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