Troubleshooting; Need More Help? - Craftsman 247.25001 Operator's Manual

Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all
controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo
a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
I engine to prevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring
l operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs.
Thissectionaddressesminor service issues.To scheduleserviceat a SearsParts& RepairCenter,call the CraftsmanHelp Lineat
1. PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
2. Parkingbrakenotengaged.
3. Sparkplugwire disconnected.
1-800-858-5817.
Enginefails to start
Enginerunserratically
4. Throttlecontrollevernot in correct starting
position.
5. Fueltank empty,or stale fuel.
6. Blockedfuel line orfuel filter.
1. Placeknobin disengaged(OFF)position.
2. Engageparkingbrake.
3. Connectwireto sparkplug.
7. Faultysparkplug.
8. Engineflooded.
9. Fuse(s)blown.
4. PlaceThrottleleverto FASTposition.
5. Filltank with clean,fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
6. Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Replacefuelfilter. Seethe Service
1. Tractorrunningwith Chokeactivated.
2. Sparkplugwire loose.
3. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.
4. Ventin gas cap plugged.
5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirtyair cleaner.
and Maintenancesection.
7. Clean,adjustgap or replaceplug.
8. Crankenginewith throttlein FASTposition.
9. Replacefuse.
1. Checkthatthe electricchokeis working.Seea
Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.
2. Connectandtighten spark plugwire.
3. Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline
and replacefuelfilter. Seethe Serviceand Mainte-
nancesection.
4. Clearventor replacecap if damaged.
5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith clean,fresh gasoline.See
the Serviceand Maintenance section.
6. Cleanor replaceair cleanerpaper elementor clean
foam pre-cleaner.
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