Service And Adjustments - Craftsman 917.271041 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
• Weak or dead battery.
• Corroded battery termi-
nals.
• Loose or damaged widng.
• Faulty solenoid or starter.
• Cutting too much
grass/too fast.
• Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-
tion.
• Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Dirty air filter.
• Low oil level/dirty oil.
• Faulty spark plug.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Water in fuel.
• Spark plug wire loose.
• Dirty engine air
screen/fins.
• Dirty/clogged muffler.
• Loose or damaged widng.
• Carburetor out of adjust-
ment.
• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
• Worn, bent or loose blade.
• Bent blade mandrel.
• Loose/damaged part(s).
• Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
CORRECTION
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all widng.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• Set in "Higher Cut" posi-
tion/reduce speed.
• Adjustthrottle control.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Clean/replace air filter,
• Check oil level/change oil.
• Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
• Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-
line and replace fuel filter.
• Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
• Clean engine air screen/fins.
• Clean/replace muffler.
• Check all wiring.
• See =To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authodzed ser-
vice center.
I ° Replace blade. Tighten blade
• bolt.
i • Replace blade mandrel.
I • Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged pads.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not
corrected, contact an autho-
rized service center/
department.
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