Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 917.28707 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
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CAUSE
Out of fuel,
Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
6 Looseor damaged wiring.
7 Carburetor out of adjustment.
8 Engine valves out of adjustment.
1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
2 Attachment clutch is engaged,
3 Weak or dead battery.
4 Blown fuse.
5 Corroded battery terminals.
6 Loose or damaged wiring.
7 Faulty ignition switch.
8 Faulty solenoid or starter.
9 Faulty operator presence
switch (es).
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CORRECTION
FiUfuel tank,
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel 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 witt
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/brakepedal.
Disengage attachment clutch.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check!replace ignitionswitch.
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Con!act a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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