Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.98642 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start
Hard to start
1 Out of fuel.
2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3 Engine flooded.
4 Bad spark plug.
5 Dirty air filter.
6 Dirty fuel filter.
7 Water in fuel.
8 Loose or damaged wiring.
9 Engine valves out of adjustment.
1 Dirty air filter.
2 Bad spark plug.
3 Weak or dead battery.
4 Dirty fuel filter.
5 Stale or dirty fuel.
6 Loose or damaged wiring.
7 Engine valves out of adjustment.
1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
2 Attachment clutch is engaged.
3 Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.
Corroded battery terminals.
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Engine will not
turn over
1 Fill fuel tank.
2 See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
3 Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4 Replace spark plug.
5 Clean/replace air filter.
6 Replace fuel filter.
7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill 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 Replace spark plug.
3 Recharge or replace battery.
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 clutch.
3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Replace fuse.
5 Clean battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
6 Check all wiring.
7 Check/replace ignition switch.
8 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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