Troubleshooting; Need More Help - Craftsman 247.772460 Operator's Manual

Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall
moving partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine to
Iprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafetyglassesduringoperation orwhileperforming anyadjustments o r
[repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minorservice issues.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Enginefails to start
Enginerunserratically
Engineoverheats
Excessivevibration
Drive-beltSlips
1. Dirtyair cleaner
2. Engineneedsto be primed
3. Fueltank empty
4. Stalefuel in gasolinetank
5. Sparkplug wiredisconnected.
6. Sparkplug fouled
1. Sparkplug wireloose
2. Stalefuel in gasolinetank
3. Ventin gascap plugged
4. Wateror dirt in fuel system
5. Dirtyair cleaner
6. Carburetoroutof adjustment
1. Engineoil levellow
2. Air flow restricted
3. Dirtyair filter
4. Carburetoroutof adjustment
1. Edgerbladebentor damaged
2. Bladespindlebentor damaged
1. Beltwornor stretched
1. Referto the ServiceAnd Maintenance Section.
2. Pushprimerbulb threetimes.
3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
4. Draingasolineand refilltankwith clean, fresh
gasoline.
5. Connectthe spark plugwire to the sparkplug.
6. Clean,adjustgap or replacesparkplug.
1. Connectand tighten sparkplug wire.
2. Draingasolineand refilltankwith clean, fresh
gasoline.
3. Clearvent of anydebris.
4. Drainfuel tank.Refill withfresh fuel.
5. Referto the ServiceAnd Maintenance Section.
6. Contacta Searsor otherqualifieddealer.
1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.
2. Cleanthe areaaroundthe engine'scoolingfins.
3. Replacetheengine'sair filter.
4. Contacta Searsor otherqualifieddealer.
1. Replaceedgerblade.
2. Contacta Searsor otherauthorizedservicedealer.
1. Replacedrivebelt.
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