Troubleshooting; Will Not Start Or Hard To Start; Engine Misses Or Lacks Power; Engine Overheats - Craftsman 917.299691 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM:
Probable Cause ,,_- Possible Remedy
WiLL NOT START OR HARD TO START
No gasoline in Fuel Tank
Choke not set properly _
Throttle Control not set properly
Choked improperly, flooded Engine,_
Dirty Air Cleaner
Loose Spark Plug Wire r_
Spark Plug dirty or improper gap {,r
Water in gasoline or old fuel ,_
Improper Carburetor adjustment _
Clogged Fuel Tank _._
Fill tank with gasoline
Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position
Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
Move Choke control to "Run" position, place Throttle Control in
"FAST" position and pull Starter several times to clear out gas
Remove and replace
Make sure Spark Plug Wire is seated properly on Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace Spark
Plug
Make necessary adjustments
Remove and clean
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Engine overloaded _
Partially plugged Air Cleaner r,r
Dirty Air Screen <_-
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type _-
Oil in gasoline _o-
Improper Carburetor adjustment _-
Clogged Fuel Tank _
Poor compression _
Set Depth Stake and Wheels for shallower tilling
Remove and inspect; replace if dirty
Clean Air Screen
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor
Make necessary adjustments
Remove and clean
Major Engine overhaul
ENGBNE OVERHEATS
Low oil levet or dirty oil _e
Dirty Air Screen _
Dirty Engine _
Partially Plugged Muffler _,r
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Add or change oil
Clean Air Screen
Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen and Muffler area
Remove and clean Muffler
Make necessary adjustments
EXCESSIVE BOUNCE AND DiFFiCULT HANDUNG
Wheels and Depth Stake incorrectly adjusted _ Adjust Wheels and Depth Stake
Ground too dry and hard ,_ Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions
SOiL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS
Ground too wet,_ Wait for more favorable soil conditions
ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT TroLLER WON'T MOVE
Drive Control Bar not engaged,_- Engage Drive Control
V-Belt not correctly adjusted_ Check V-Belt
V-Belt off of pulleys _,_- Check V-Belt
ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT LABORS WHEN TILLING
Tilling too deep _- Adjust Depth Stake
Throttle Control not properly adjusted _ Check Throttle Control setting
Carburetor not adjusted properly_ Check Carburetor adjustment
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