Troubleshootmng Chart - Craftsman 917.273622 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:
See appropriate section
in marluam unmess directed to Sears service center
CAUSE
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
PROBLEM CORRECTmON
10.Spark plug wire loose.
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-
oline 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.
Loss of power
(continued)
Excessive
vibration
Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
POOr cut - uneven
Mower blades will
not rotate
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 15. Contact a Sears or other
adjustment, qualified service center.
Poor grass
discharge
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent
from build-up of grass, leaves,
and trash around mandrels.
1. Obstruction in clutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged mower drive
belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel.
1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
.
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.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
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