Craftsman 917.28862 Operator's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
CAUSE
I Weak or dead battePj. 1
2 Corroded battery terminals. 2
3 Loose or damaged wiring. 3
4 Faulty solenoid or starter. 4
1 Cutting too much grass/too fast.
2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2
3 Build-up of grass, leaves and 3
trash under mower,
4 Di_y air fil_er. 4 !
5 Low oil level/dirty oil. 5
6 Faulty spark plug, 6
7 Dirty fuel filter. 7
8 Stale or dirty fuel. 8
9 Water in fuel. 9
10 Spark plug wire loose. 10
11 Dirly engine air screen/fins. 11
12 Dirty/clogged muffler. 12
13 Loose or damaged widng. 13
14 Carburetor out of adjustment. 14
15 Engine valves out of adjustment. 15
1 ' Worn, bent Or loose blade. 1
2 Bent blade mandrel. 2
3 Loose/damaged part(s). 3
1 1 Faulty operator-safety presence 1
control system,
i Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with atta-
chment clutch engaged
CORRECTIO'
Clean battery terminals,
Check a|i wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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1 Raise cutting height/reduce speed
Adjust throttIe control
Clean underside of mower
housing,
C_ean/repIace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
Clean & regapor Change sparkp|ug
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank witt-
fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Connect & 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 a Sears or other qualified
serrate center.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
Tighten loose part(s),
Replace damaged parts.
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Check wiring, switches and
connections, If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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