Troubleshooting - Craftsman EZ3 917.251492 Owner's Manual

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UBLESHOOTING
POnNTS
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PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine Will not turn over
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Engine clicks but will not
start
Loss of power
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Excessive vibration
CAUSE
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Out of fuel.
2..
Engine not "CHOKED" propedy
3.
Engine flooded.,
4.
Bad spark plug_
5.
Dtrbj air filter..
6.
Dirty fuel filter.
7.. Water In fuel.
8_ Loose or damaged wtdngr
9., Carburetor out of adiustrnent
10.. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1.
Dirty air filter.
2.
Bad spark plugo
3.. Weak or dead battery.
4o Dirty fuel filter.
5.
Stale or dirty fuel
6.
Loose or damaged widng.
7.
Carburetor out of adtusb'nent.
8.
Engine valves out of adjustment
1.. C{utchibrake pedal not depressed.
2.
Attachment c{utch fs engaged.
3.
Weak or dead battery.
4_ Blown fuse.
5.
Corroded battery terminals.
6.
Loose or damaged widng
7.. Faulty ignition switch.
8.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
9.
Faulty operator presence switch(as).
1.
Weak or dead battery_
2.
Corroded battery terminals.
3.
Loose or damagedwldng.
4.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
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Cutting too much grass/too fast.
Throtl!e In "CHOKE" position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower..
CORRECTION
1.
Fill fuet tank.
2.
See "TO START ENGINE" ]n Operation section.
3.
Waft several minutes before attempting to start
4.
Replace spark plug.
5.
Clear#replace air filler
6_ Replace fuel filter_
7.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8.
Check all wiring
9.
Contact an authodzed service center/department.
10., Contact an authorized servtce centerfdepartment..
1.. Clean/replace air filler
2.
Replace spark plug.
3.
Recharge or replace battery.
4.
Replace fuel fitter.
5.
Drain fuel tank and refll with fresh gasollne_
6., Check all wtdng.,
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Contact an authorized service center!department.
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Contact an authodzed service center/depertmenL
1.
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2.
Disengage attachment clutch.
3,
Recharge or replace battery..
4.
Replace fuse.
5.
C{ean battery terminals.
6.
Check all widng..
7.
Check/replace Ignition switch
8.
Check/replace solenoid or starter_.
9.
Contact an authorized service center/departmenl.
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Recharge or replace battery_
2,
Clean battery terminals
3.
Check atl widng..
4.. Check/replace solenoid or starter..
1.
Set in "Higher Cut" poslfer#reduce
speed.,
2_ Adjust throtlla control.
3.
Clean underside of mower housing.
Dirty air filter.
Low ott leveVdirty oil
Faulty spark plug.
Dirty fuel filler.
Stale or dirty fue!.
Water in fuel.
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Spark plug wire loose..
!1.
Dirty engine air screenJtins.
!2_
Dirtylclogged muffler
13.
Loose or damaged wtdng.
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Carburetor out of adjustmenL
15.. Englne valves out of adjustment.
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Wom,:berj.t or loose blade.
2.
Bent blad'_'_mandrel.
3.
Loose/damaged
pad(s).
4o Clear#replace air ll{ter_
5
Check oil level/change oil.
6.
Clean and regap or change spark plug_
7.
Replace fuel filter
8.
Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
9.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refll tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10
Connect and fighlen spark plug wire
11.
Clean engine air screer#fins.
!2..
Clean/replace muffler.
13,
Cheek all widng
14.
Contact an authorized service centerldepartment_
15.
Contact an authorized service tenter!department.
1.. Replace blade° Tighten blade boil
2.
Replace blade mandrel.
3.
Tighten loose part(s)o Replace damaged pads.
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