Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.254622 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
• WILL NOT START
PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)
WILL NOT TURN OVER
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position
Move Attachment Clutch Leve_ to "Disengaged Po_ition
Fill Fuel Tank with Gasoline Check Fuel Line and Carburetor
{clean if necessary) Replace Fuel Filter
Check fuse for fault and replace
Recharge or replace Battery *
Check Wiring
Rep;ace Spark Plug a_d asl, ust DaP
Ao/ust valves
Charge Battery
Replace Ignition Switch
Depress Clutch/Bt_ke Pedal
Disengage Attachment Clutch Lever
Replace InteHock Switch
Replace Solenoid
Replace Fuse
Check Aft Wire Connections
Replace Starter
ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START Char_ or Repine Battery
HARD TO START
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
ENGINE OVERHEATS
NO LIGHTS
WON'T CHARGE
OPERA TOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT DOWN
WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT.
Note: This _acter is equipped with an operatorpresenc, e senstt_eyslem.
Any attempt by the operator to lave the seat with the engine running and
the attachment clutch engaged wiil shut down the engine.
Place Throttle Control in "'FAST" position
and run starter several times to clear out gas
Remove and clean Fuel Tank end lines. Replace Fuel Filter
Remove Air Filter and clean
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Replace Battery
Check the wiring end Spark Plug
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gear o_ reduce load
Remove and clean Fuel Tank; replace Fuel Filter
Remove and clean Air Cleaner
Make necessary carburetor adjustments
Clean Ai, Screen
Add or change oil
Replace Spark Plug
Check Spa_k Plug and check for loose wires
Major Engine OVerhaul
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor and refill
Clean Air Screen
Add ot change o_t
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Remove and clean Muffler or t_place
Remove and clean Air Filter
Use fresh fuel and edjust Carburetor
Check Fuse. Switch and wire connections Repiace
Headlight Bulb5
Check Fuse and replace
Replace Battery
Replace Regula tot
Reolace Alternator
Engage attachment clutch
Check ell wire connections
Check seat switch Check operator presence relay
Check PTO Switch
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