Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.254722 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
WILL NOT START
WiLL NOT TURN OVER
ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START
HARD TO START
PROBLEM CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE INDEX) 1
ENGmNE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
ENGINE OVERHEATS
NO LIGHTS
WON'T CHARGE
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT
DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT
NOTE: This tractor is equipped with an operator presence
sensing system, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged
wil! shut down the engine,
Fi// Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor
(clean if necessary), Replace Fuel Filter, Use Fresh Fuel
Recharge or replace Battery
Check Wiring
Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Drain and replace o//for proper temperature
Push Ctutch/Brake Pedal into brake position
Charge or replace Battery
Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "'D/SENGAGED" position
Replace Ignition Switch
Replace Interlock Switch(es)
Replace Solenoid or Starter
Replace Spark P/ugfs)
Replace Fuse
Cheek a// Wire Connections and "'Ground'" Points
Rea ttach Tiller A ttachmen t Wire Loop
Clean Battery Terminals
Replace Starter or Solenoid
Charge or Replace Battery
Check Wire Connections and "Ground'" Points
Place Throttle Control in "'FA S T'" position and run
starter several times to clear out gas
Remove Air Filter and clean
Replace Spark P/ug(M and adjust gap
Recharqe or replace Battery
Check the Wiring
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel.
Replace Fuel Filter
Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel
Remove and clean Air Cleaner
Make necessary carburetor adjustments
Clean Air Screen
Add or change oil
Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Replace Fuel Filter
Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to/owergear or reduce load
Clean Air Screen
Add or change oil
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Remove and clean Muffler or replace
Remove and clean Air Filter
Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor
Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections, Replace
Head/ight Bulbs
Replace Switch
Check Fuse for fault and replace
Replace Battery
Replace Diode Assembly
Replace Alternator
Engage Attachment Clutch
Check all Wire Connections
Check Seat Switch
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