Craftsman 917.272068 Owner's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Loss of power
(continued)
CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
3. Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
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.
15.Engine valves out of
adjustment.
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. Drain fuel tank and refill
with fresh gasoline.
9. Drain fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline 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.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.
vibration Tighten blade bolt.
2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1.
1. Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4. Bent blade mandrel.
.
Clogged mower deck vent
from build-up of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Poor cut - uneven
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
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.
Mower blades wil 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.
not rotate mechanism.
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