Craftsman EZ3 917.271024 Owner's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues
to run when opera
tor leaves seat with
attachment clutch
• Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
• Weak or dead battery.
• Corroded battery termi-
nals.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Faulty solenoid or starter.
• Cutting too much grass/
too fast.
• Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-
tion.
• Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Dirty air filter.
• Low oil level/dirty oil.
• Faulty spark plug.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Water in fuel.
• Spark plug wire loose.
• Dirty engine air screen/
fins.
• Dirty/clogged muffler.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
° Carburetor out of adjust-
ment.
• Engine valves out of ad-
justment.
• Worn, bent or loose
blade.
• Bent blade mandrel,
• Loose/damaged part(s).
• Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
CORRECTION
• Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• Set in "Higher Cut" position/
reduce speed.
• Adjust throttle control.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Clean/replace air filter.
• Check oil level/change oil.
• Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
I" Replace fuel filter.
I•
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
• Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-
line and replace fuel filter.
• Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
• Clean engine air screen/fins.
• Clean/replace muffler.
• Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
• Replace blade.Tighten
blade bolt.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Tighten loose part(s). Re-
place damaged parts.
• Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not
corrected, contact an autho-
rized service center/depart-
ment
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