Troubleshooting - Craftsman CX series 247.374860 Operator's Manual

Disconnect the spark plugwire andground itagainst t heengine to prevent
unintended starting. Before performing anytypeofmaintenance/service,
disengage allcontrols andstoptheengine. W aituntilall moving p arts
have come toa complete s top. Always wearsafety glasses during operation
or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minorserviceissues. T olocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenteror to schedule service, s imply contact Searsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME _.
Engine Fails to start
Engine runserratic
1. Blade control d isengaged.
2. Spark plugbootdisconnected.
3. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel.
4. Engine notprimed(Ifequipped with primer).
5. Faultyspark p lug.
6.
7.
1. Engage bladecontrol.
2. Connect wireto sparkboot.
3. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
4. Prime engine asinstructed inthe Operation s ection.
5. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
Engineflooded.
Blocked f uel line.
1. Sparkplug bootloose.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Blocked f uel line.
6.
7.
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Engine o verheats 1. Engine o il levellow. 1.
2. Airflow restricted. 2.
Occasional skips(hesitates) 1. Spark pluggaptoo close. 1.
Idles poorly 1. Spark plugfouled, f aulty,orgaptoo wide. 1.
2. Dirtyaircleaner. 2.
Excessive vibration 1. Cuttingbladeloose orunbalanced. 1.
2. Bent c uttingblade. 2.
Waitafew minutes to restart.
Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to have fuelline
cleaned.
Connect andtightensparkplugboot.
Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
Clear v ent.
Run engineuntilit stops fromlackoffuel. Refill w ith fresh fuel.
Refer t o AirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to have fuelline
cleaned.
Fillcrankcase withproperoil.
Clean area around andontop ofengine.
Adjustgap. R efer t o Spark PluginEngine Maintenance section.
Reset g apor replace s parkplug.
Refer t o AirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
Tighten bladeandadapter. Balance b lade.
Replace b lade.
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