Craftsman 917.28955 Operator's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
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CAUSE
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery' terminals,
Loose or damaged wiring.,
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Cutting _.oomuch 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 p_ug.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirtyfuel.
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.
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CORRECTION
Recharge or replace battery_
Clean battery terminals,
Check all wiring.
Checldreplace solenoid or stader,
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
Adjust throttle control,
Clean underside of mower
housing°
Clean/replace air filter,
Check oil level/change oi!.
C_ean and regap or change spark
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Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank wirer
fresh, clean gasoline,
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter,
Connect and tighten spark phJg
wire.
Clean engine air screenJfins,
Clean!replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center_
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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