Craftsman 917.273373 Owner's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Loss of power
CAUSE
1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3. Build-up of grass, [eaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty o1[.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10.Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Excessive
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
CORRECTION
1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oiine and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13.Check all wiring.
14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade.
vibration Tighten blade bolt.
2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Contact a Sears or other
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety
to run when
operator leaves
seat with attach-
ment dutch
engaged
Poor cut ° uneven 1.
,
qualified service center.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Check wiring, switches and
presence control system.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
,
connections. If not corrected,
contact Sears or other
qualified service center.
Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
,
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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