Need More Help - Craftsman CX series 247.374880 Operator's Manual

Disconnect the sparkplugwireand groundit againstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service,
disengage all controls andstopthe engine.Waituntil aHmovingparts
havecome to acomplete stop.Alwayswearsafetyglasses duringoperation
or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
This section addresses minor service i ssues. Tolocate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, simply contact S ears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME _.
Engine Fails tostart
Engine runserratic
Engine o verheats
Engine hesitates a t highRPMs
Engine idles poorly
Excessive vibration
U nitfailsto propel i tself
Poor m owingperformance
1. Choke n ot activated (Cold Engine)
2. Throttle/choke c ontrol n ot incorrect p osition(Warm
Engine)
3. Spark plugwiredisconnected
4. Faulty sparkplug
5. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel
6. Reduced fuelflow/Blocked fuelfilter.
7. Dead battery.
8. Blown fuse.
1. Unitrunning w ithchoke applied
2. Spark plugwireloose
3. Reduced fuelflow/Blocked fuelfilter.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem
5. Dirtyaircleaner
1. Engine o il level l ow.
2. Airflow restricted.
1. Spark pluggaptoo close.
1. Spark plugfouled,faulty,or gaptoo wide.
2. Dirtyaircleaner.
1. Cutting bladeloose or unbalanced.
2. Bent c uttingblade.
3. Loose h ardware
1. Drive beltloose or damaged
1. Dullblade(s)
2. Broken, loose, o rwornbelt(s)
3. Blade(s) out ofbalance
1. Place throttle/choke control l everinto choke position.
2. Place throttle/choke leverinto fastposition.
3. Connect sparkplugwire.
4. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
5. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
6. Replace fuelfilter asinstructed inthe Maintenance section.
7. Recharge b attery.
8. Replace b lownfuse.
1. Movethrottle/choke leveroutof choke position.
2. Connect andtightensparkplugwire.
3. Replace fuelfilter asinstructed inthe Maintenance section.
4. Drain fuel.Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. Replace a ircleaner e lement a nd/or cleanpre-cleaner.
1. Fillcrankcase withproperoil.
2. Clean area around andontop ofengine.
1. Remove s parkplugandadjustgap.
1. Reset g aporreplace sparkplug.
2. RefertoAirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
1. Tighten bladeand spindle. B alance b lade.
2. Replace b lade.
3. Tighten all nutsandbolts.
1. Replace d rivebelt.
1. Sharpen o r replace blade(s).
2. Replace b elt(s).
3. Balance o r replace blade(s).
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