Troubleshooting - Craftsman 247.377300 Operator's Manual

Disconnect the sparkplug wire and groundit againstthe engine to prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforming anytype of maintenance/service,
disengageall controls andstop the engine.Wait until all movingparts
havecometo a completestop.Alwayswear safetyglasses during operation
or while performing any adjustmentsor repairs.
Thissection addressesminor serviceissues. T olocate the nearestSears ServiceCenteror to schedule service, c allthe following toll free number:1-888-
331-4569.
Engine Fails to start
Engine runserratic
I. Blade control d isengaged.
2. Spark plugbootdisconnected.
3. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel.
4. Engine notprimed(Ifequipped with primer).
5. Faultyspark p lug.
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1. Engage bladecontrol.
2. Connect wiretosparkboot.
3. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
4. Prime engine asinstructed inthe Operation s ection.
5. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
Engine f looded.
Blocked f uel line.
1. Spark plugbootloose.
2. Stalefuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Blocked f uel line.
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Engine o verheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1.
2. Airflowrestricted. 2.
Occasional skips(hesitates) 1. Spark pluggaptooclose. 1.
Idles poorly 1. Spark plugfouled, f aulty,orgaptoowide. 1.
2. Dktyakcleaner. 2.
Excessive vibration 1. Cuttingbladeloose orunbalanced. 1.
2. Bentcutting blade. 2.
Waitafew minutes to restart.
Contact yourSears P arts & Repair Center t o have fuelline
cleaned.
Connect andtightensparkplugboot.
Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
Clear v ent.
Run engineuntilit stops fromlackof fuel.Refill w ith fresh fuel.
Refer t o AirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
Contact yourSears P arts & Repair Center t o 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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