Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.273590 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE
Will not start 1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
3. Engine fl ooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Dirty air fi lter.
6. Dirty fuel fi lter.
7 Water in fuel.
8. Loose or damaged wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See "To Adjust Car bu re tor"
10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Hard to start 1. Dirty air fi lter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel fi lter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See "To Adjust Car bu re tor"
8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Engine will not 1. Clutch/brake pedal not
turn over depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
Engine clicks but 1. Weak or dead battery.
will not start 2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE"
in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes
before attempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air fi lter.
6. Replace fuel fi lter.
7. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refi ll tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace fuel fi lter.
8. Check all wiring.
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10. Contact a Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel fi lter.
5. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
in Service and Adjustments
section.
8. Contact a Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2. Disengage at tach ment clutch.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
9. Contact a Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
4. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air fi lter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel fi lter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fi ns.
12. Dirty/clogged muffl er.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See "To Adjust Car bu re tor"
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
vibration
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety
to run when pres ence control system.
operator leaves
seat with attach-
ment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
CORRECTION
1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
3. Clean un der side of mower
housing.
4. Clean/replace air fi lter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel fi lter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refi ll tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refi ll tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace fuel fi lter.
10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fi ns.
12. Clean/replace muffl er.
13. Check all wiring.
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualifi ed service center.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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