Craftsman 917.273050 Owner's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Engine clicks Weak or dead battery.
start but Corroded battery
will not terminals,
• Loose or damaged
Loss of
:)ower
Excessive
_ibration
Engine continues
Lo run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment clutch
angaged
Poor cut - uneven
Faulty solenoid
or starter.
• Cutting too much
grass/too fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.
Build-up of grass,
leaves and trash.
under mower
Dirty air filter.
Low oil level/dirty oil.
Faulty spark plug.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Water in fuel.
• Spark plug wire
loose.
Dirty engine air
screen/fins.
• Dirty/clogged muffler.
• Loose or damaged
wiring.
• Carburetor out of
adjustment.
Engine valves
out of adjustment.
Worn, bent or
loose blade.
Bent blade mandrel.
Loose/damaged part(s).
Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
CORRECTION
Recharge or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Set in "Higher Cut" position/
reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
• Clean/replace muffler.
• Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service Adjustments section.
• Contact an authorized service
center/department.
• Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
• Replace blade mandrel.
• Tighten loose part(s). Replace
damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact an authorized service
center/department.
Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
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