Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.254274 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal Into Brake Position
Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged Position
Fill Fuel Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line end Carburet
WILL NOT START
{clean If necessery/ Replace Fu_l Filter
Check fuse for fault and replace
Recharge or replace Battery
Check WiHng
Replace Spark Rug end adjust gap
WILL NOT TURN OVER
Charge
Battery
Replace Ignition Switch
Depress Clutch/Brake Pedal
Disengage Attachment Clutch Lever
Replace Interlock Switch
Replace Solenoid
Replace Fuse
Check All Wire Connections
Replace Starter
ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START Charge or ReplaceBattery
HARD TO START
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Place Throttle Control In "FAST" position
and run starter several times to clear our gas
Remove and clean Fuel Tank and lines Replace Fuel F/her
Remove Air Filter and clean
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Replace Batte_
Check the wiring and Spark Plug
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
Remove and clean Fu_l Tank; replace Fuel Filter
Remove and clean Air Cleaner
Make necessary carburetor adjustments
Clean Air Screen
Add or change ell
Replace Spark Plug
Check Spark Plug and check for loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor and refill
Clean Air Screen
Add or change oil
Clean Engine Cooling Fine
Remove and clean Muffler or replace
Remove and clean Air Fi_er
Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor
NO LIGHTS
Check Fuse, Switch and wire connections, Replace
Headlight Bulbs
WON'T CHARGE
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT DOWN
WHEN OPERA TOR LEA VES SEA T,
Note: This tractor Is equipped with an operator presence sans.
ing system Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the enigne running eric]the attchment clutch engaged will shut
down the engine,
Check Fuse and replace
Replace Battery
Replace Regulator
Replace Alternator
Engage attachment clutch
Check all wire connections
Check seat switch Check operator l>resence relay
Check PTO Switch
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