Craftsman 917.254520 Owner's Manual page 25

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY
WiLL NOT START
WiLL NOT TURN OVER
ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START
HARD TO START
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position
Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position
Fii{ Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if
necessary). Replace Fuel Fiitero Use Fresh Fuel
._ Check Fuse for fault and replace
,_ Recharge or replace Battery
Check Wiring
_" Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position
Charge or replace Battery
Move Mower Clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED" position
Replace ignition Switch
=_ Replace interlock Switch(es)
_" Replace Solenoid or Starter
=r Check for fault and replace Fuse
=_" Check at[ Wire Connections and "Ground" Points
Clean Battery Terminals
Replace Starter or Solenoid
Charge or Replace Battery
,e- Check Wire Connections and "Ground" Points
,_ Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position and run starter several times
to clear out gas
Remove Air Filter and clean
Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Recharge or replace Battery
_" Cheek the Wiring
_- Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel. Replace Fuel Filter
,r Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
=r Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel
Remove and clean Air Cleaner
Make necessary Carburetor adjustments
_" Clean Air Screen
=_ Add or change oil
_" Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Check for loose wires
_" Replace Fuel Filter
Major Engine Overhaul
,r Shift to lower gear or reduce toad
.=P Clean Air Screen
_" Add or change oil
m- Clean Engine Cooling Fins
=" Remove and clean Muffler or replace
Remove and clean Air Filter
_" Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor
J- Drain and replace oil for proper temperature
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