Troubleshooting; Need More Help - Craftsman 247.762460 Operator's Manual

Disconnect the spark plugwire andground itagainst t heengine to prevent
unintended starting. Before performing anytypeofmaintenance/service,
disengage allcontrols andstoptheengine. W aituntilall moving p arts
have come toa complete s top. Always wearsafety glasses during operation
or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minorserviceissues. T olocate the nearestSearsServiceCenteror to schedule service, s imply contact Searsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME _.
Engine Fails to start
Engine runserratic
1. Blade control d isengaged.
2. Spark plugbootdisconnected.
3. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel.
4. Engine notprimed(Ifequipped with primer).
5. Faultyspark p lug.
6.
7.
1. Engage bladecontrol.
2. Connect wireto sparkboot.
3. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
4. Prime engine asinstructed inthe Operation s ection.
5. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
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Engine o verheats 1.
2.
Occasional skips(hesitates) 1.
Idles poorly 1.
2.
Excessive vibration 1.
2.
Drive-belt Slips 1.
Engineflooded. 6.
Blocked f uel line. 7.
Spark plugbootloose. 1.
Stale fuel. 2.
Ventingascapplugged. 3.
Wateror dirt infuelsystem. 4.
Dirtyaircleaner. 5.
Blocked f uel line. 6.
Engine o il levellow. 1.
Airflowrestricted. 2.
Spark pluggaptoo close. 1.
Spark plugfouled, f aulty,orgaptoo wide. 2.
Dirtyaircleaner. 3.
Edger b ladebentordamaged. 1.
Blade spindle bentor damaged. 2.
Beltwornor stretched. 1.
Waitafew minutes to restart.
Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to have fuelline
cleaned.
Connect andtightensparkplugboot.
Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
Clear v ent.
Run engineuntilit stops fromlackoffuel. Refill w ith fresh fuel.
Refer t o AirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to have fuelline
cleaned.
Fillcrankcase withproperoil.
Clean area around andontop ofengine.
Adjustgap. R efer t o Spark PluginEngine Maintenance section.
Reset g apor replace s parkplug.
Refer t o AirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
Replace b lade.
Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to have unit inspected.
Replace d rivebelt.SeeBeltReplacement inService a nd
Maintenance section.
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