Craftsman 960420223 Manual Del Operador página 34

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to service center
PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
CAUSE
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2 Replace 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.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse.
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
Faulty alternator.
4
1 Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steering plate (if
equipped).
3 Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
4 Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing.
5 Axle key missing.
CORRECTION
1 Remove obstruction.
3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Contact a qualified service center.
1 Place throttle control in "FAST"
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Level mower deck.
5 Check tires for proper PSI.
6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten
7 Clean underside of mower
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Replace with blades listed in
11 Clean around mandrels to
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 all connections.
3 Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator.
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position.
blade bolt.
housing.
this manual.
open vent holes.
Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position.
See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
Replace motion drive belt.
Purge transmission.
Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.