Craftsman 917.288623 Operator's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed
PROBLEM
Loss of power
to Sears service center
CAUSE CORRECTION
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1 Cutting too much grass/too fast, 1 Raise cutting height/reduce speed.
2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2 Adjust throttle control.
3 Build-up of grass, leaves and i 3 Clean underside of mower
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6
7
8
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11
12
13
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Excessive vibration 1
2
3
Engine continues to 1
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven 1
cutting
2
3
4
5
trash under mower, housing.
Dirty air tilter. 4 Clean/replace air filter,
Low oil level/ditty oil, 5 Check oil level/change oil
Faulty spark plug. 6 Clean&regaporchangesparkplug.
Dirty fuel filter. 7 Replace fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel. 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline. ,
Water in fuel. 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter,
Spark plug wire loose. 10 Connect & tighten spark plug wire,
Dirty engine air screen!fins, 11 Clean engine air screenflins.
Dirty/clogged muffler. 12 Clean/replace muffler.
Loose or damaged wiring. 13
Engine valves out of adjustment. 14
Worn, bent or loose blade. 1
Bent blade mandrel. 2
Loose/damaged part(s). 3
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
'Worn, bent or loose blade. 1
Mower deck not level. 2
Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3
trash under mower.
Sent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
Check all wiring.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
CAUTION; DO NOT
operate machine until
problem is corrected.
Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,
Level mower deck,
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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