Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 917.288526 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Wig not start
"rd tost.rt
Engine will not
turn over
Engine clicks but'
will not start
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2
4
5
6
7
8
9
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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3
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8
9
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4
CAUSE
Out of fuel
Engine not "CHOKED" properly,
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter,
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Engine valves out of ad}ustment,
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead batter,].
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel,
Loose or damaged wiring,
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Clutch/brake pedal not depressed
Attachment clutch is engaged,
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse,
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring,
Faulty ignition switch,
Faulty solenoid or starter,
Faulty operator presence
switch(es),
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring,
Faulty solenoid or starter,
_CORRECTION
1 Fill fuel tank.
2 Sea "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
3 Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4 Replace spark ptug.
5 Clean/re place air filter.
6 Replace fuel filter.
7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refil_ tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter,
8 Check all wiring.
9 Contact a Sears or other qualified'
service center,
1 Clean/replace air filter,
2 RepEace spark plug,
3 Recharge or replace battery.
i 4 Replace fuel filter.
5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6 Check all wiring.
7 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1 Depress clutch/brake pedal,
2 Disengage attachment c}utch,
3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Replace fuse.
5 Clean battery terminals.
6 Check all wiring,
7 Check/replace ignition switch,
8 Check!replace solenoid or starter.
9 ' Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1 Recharge or replace battery.
2 Clean battery terminals,
3 Check all wiring,
4 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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