Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual page 33

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSE
; Weak or dead battery. 1
2 Corroded battery terminals. 2
3 Loose or damaged wiring. 3
4 Faulty solenoid or starter, 4
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1 Cutting too much grass!too fast. ; 1
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
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Excessive vibration 1
2
3
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run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
2 Throttle in "CHOKE" pos_ion, i 2
J3 Build-up of grass, leaves and 3
trash under mower.
4 Dirty air filter. 4
5 Low oil level/dirty oil, 5
6 Faulty spark plug, 6
7 Dirty fuel filter.
8 Stale or dirty fuel.
9 Water in fuel,
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Spark plug wire loose. 10
Dirty engine air screen!fins. 11
Dirty/clogged muffler. 12
Loose or damaged wiring, 13
Carburetor out of adjustment. 14
Engine valves out of adjustment. 15
Worn, bent or loose blade. 1
Bent blade mandrel. 2
Loose/damaged part(s). 3
Faulty operator-safety presence 1
control system.
CORRECTION
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i Recharge or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
ChecWreplace solenoid or starter.
Raise cutting height!reduce
speed.
Adfust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check o[I level/change oil.
Clean and regap or change spark
plug,
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refilI tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Clearffrep_ace muffler.
Check aI] 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 widng, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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