Craftsman 28945 Operation Manual - Page 33
PROBLEM, Poor cut, uneven, cutting, Mower, Poor grass, CAUSE
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor cut = uneven cutting Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 2 Mower deck not level. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck. 3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4 Bent blade mandrel. 5 Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism. Clean underside of mower housing. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. 1 Remove obstruction. 2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt. 3 Frozen idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley. 4 Frozen blade mandrel. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Engine speed too slow. 1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2 Travel speed too fast. 2 Shift to slower speed. 3 Wet grass. 4 Mower deck not level. 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck. 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. 5 Check tires for proper PSI. 6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt. 7 Clean underside of mower housing. 8 Replace mower drive belt. 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used. 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual. 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean around mandrels to from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes. trash around mandrels. 1 Light switch is "OFF". 1 Turn light switch "ON". 2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 3 Faulty light switch. 2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s). 3 Check/replace light switch. 4 Loose or damaged wiring. 5 Blown fuse. 4 Check wiring and connections. 5 Replace fuse. 33