Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.28945 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
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Engine will not
turn over
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Out of fuel.
Engine not "CHOKED" properly
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plugo
Dirty air filter°
Dirtyfuel filter,
Water in fuel
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustmenL
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery,
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wirlngo
Carburetor out of adjustment°
Engine valves out of adjustment°
Clutch/brake pedal not depressed
Attachment clutch is engaged.
Weak or dead battery,
Blown fuse°
Corroded battery terminals,
Loose or damaged wiring°
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Faulty operator presence
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CORRECTION
Fill fue! tank_
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempltng to start,
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filler,
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fue! tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Check all wiring°
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug,
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank wttl"
fresh, clean gasoline,
Check all wiring,
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service 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 a Sears or other qualified
service center-
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