Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 917.270531 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
PROBLEM
Willnotstart
replace fuel filter.
Hard to start
Engine will not turn
over
Engine clicks but will
not start
CAUSE
• Out of fuel.
• Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
• Engine flooded.
before attempting to star
• Bad spark plug.
• Dirty air filter.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Water in fuel.
refill tank with fresh gas,
• Loose or damaged
wiring.
• Carburetor out of
adjustment.
section.
• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
• Dirty air filter.
• Bad spark plug.
• Weak or dead battery.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
fresh gasoline.
• Loose or damaged
wiring.
• Carburetor out of
adjustment.
section.
• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
• Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
• Attachment clutch is
engaged.
• Weak or dead battery.
• Blown fuse.
• Corroded battery
terminals.
• Loose or damaged
wiring.
• Faulty ignition switch.
• Faulty solenoid or
starter.
• Faulty operator
presence switch(es).
• Weak or dead battery.
• Corroded battery
terminals.
• Loose or damaged
wiring.
• Faulty solenoid or
starter.
CORRECTION
• Fill fuel tank.
• See "TO START ENGINE"
in Operation section.
• Wait several minutes
• Replace spark plug.
• Clean/replace air filter.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Drain fuel tank and carburetol
line and
• Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
• Contact an authorized
service center/department.
• Clean/replace air filter.
• Replace spark plug.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Drain fuel tank and refill with
• Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
• Contact an authorized
service center/department.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal,
• Disengage attachment
clutch.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Replace fuse.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
• Check/replace ignition switch.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• Contact an authorized
service center/department.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
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