Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 917.270911 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
CORRECTION
Willnotstart
Hard to start
Engine will not turn
over
• Out of fuel.
• Engine not =CHOKED"
properly,
• Engine flooded.
Engine clicks but
will not start
Bad spark plug. •
Dirty air filter. •
Dirty fuel filter. •
Water in fuel. •
Loose or damaged wiring. •
Carburetor out of adjust- •
ment.
Engine valves out of ad- •
justment.
Dirty air filter. •
Bad spark plug. •
Weak or dead battery. •
Dirty fuel filter. °
Stale or dirty fuel. °
Loose or damaged wiring. •
Carburetor out of adjust- •
ment.
Engine valves out of ad- •
justment.
Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
Attachment clutch is en-
gaged.
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.
Corroded battery termi-
nals.
Loose or damaged wiring. •
Faulty ignition switch. •
Faulty solenoid or starter. •
Faulty operator presence •
switch(es).
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery termi-
nals.
• Fill fuel tank.
• See ='1"0START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
• Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil-
ter.
Check all wiring.
See UTo Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Check all wiring.
See UToAdjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal.
• Disengage attachment
clutch.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Replace fuse.
• Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace ignition
switch.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Clean battery terminals.
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