Sears 917.252641 Owner's Manual page 17

TROUBLE SHOOTWP G
POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
WILL NOT START
Gear Shift Lever in gear
Attachment CIutch Lever engaged
No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel Line
Blown Fuse
Dead Battery
Shift to "N" position (Fig. 9)
Disengage Lever (Fig, 9)
Fil! Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and
Carburetor (clean if necessary)
Check for fault and replace Fuse
Recharge or replace Battery
HARD TO START
Choked improperly, flooded Engine
Clogged Fuel Tank
Dirty Air Cleaner
Spark Plug dirty or improper gap
Defective Battery
Defective Ignltion or loose wiring
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Improper Carburetor adjustment
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Engine overload
Clogged Fuel Tank
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Improper Carburetor,, adjustment
Dirty Engine Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oit
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type
Faulty Ignition
Poor compression
Oil in gasoline
Belts have stretched
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Dirty Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil
Dirty Engine
Partially ptugged Muffler
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Stale fuel or improper Carburetor adjustment
NO LIGHTS
No Headlights with Light Switch }n "ON" position
and engine running
Place Throttle Control (Fig. 10) in "FAST" position
and run starter several times to clear out gas
Remove and clean
Remove and clean (Fig, 24)
Clean, adjust gap or replace (Fig, 26)
Recharge or replace
Check the wiring and Spark Plug
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments (Fig. 27)
Shift to a lower gear (Fig, 9) or reduce load
Remove and clean
Remove and c_ean (Fig, 24)
Make necessary adjustments (Fig_ 27)
Clean Air Screen (Fig. 15)
Add or change oil (Fig. 23)
Replace Spark Plug (Fig 26)
Check Spark Plug and for loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor
Refer to Check Belt Tension (page 8)
Clean Air Screen (Fig.15)
Add or change oil (Fig. 23) .
Clean Engine Cooling System (Fig_ 25)
Remove and clean Muffler (page 11)
Remove and clean (Fig. 24)
Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor (Fig. 27)
Check Switch and Wire Connections. Replace
light bulbs,
WON'T CHARGE
Blown Fuse
Defective Battery
Defective Alternator
I1'
STORAGE
I'11'
Check for fault and replace
Replace
Replace
1o ENGINE OIL
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil
Refer to page 8.
c° Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few
secondsto distribute oil.
d_ Replace with new Spark Plug.
2, FUEL SYSTEM
a, Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to
run out of gasoline., NOTE: GASOLINE LEFT IN
YOUR ENGINE WILL LEAVE GUM DEPOSITS
CLOGGING FUEL SYSTEM.
b. Dispose of gasoline if not to be use& NOTE: GASO_
LiNE STORED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS LOSES
ITS VOLATILITY ('ABILITY TO BURN EEFECT_
IVELY),
& CYLINDER
a Remove Spark Plug
b Pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug ho_e
4 qr BATTERY
a Remove battery if tractor is not used regularly during
winter months° Store in cool, dry place (above 50°F.).
b. Re-charge each month if necessary. NOTE: BATTER-
IES NOT IN USE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND
NOT KEPT FULLY CHARGED, PRODUCE SULPHUR
DEPOSITS ON PLATES WHICH CANNOT BE RE-
MOVED BY RECHARGING,
5,, GENERAL CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, finish, seat, etc of all foreign matter,
into cylinder
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