Troubleshooting - Craftsman 247.204420 Operator's Manual

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Beforeperforming anytyped maintenance/service, disengage all
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he
engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minor service issues.To locate the nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
1.
PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
2.
Parkingbrakenotengaged.
3.
Sparkplugwire disconnected.
4.
Throttlecontrollevernot in correct starting
position.
5.
Fueltank empty,or stale fuel.
6.
BIockedfuel line.
Enginefails to start
7.
Faultysparkplug.
8.
Engineflooded.
9.
Fuse(s)blown.
1.
Tractorrunningwith Chokeactivated.
2.
Sparkplugwires loose.
3.
Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.
4.
Ventin gas cap plugged.
5.
Wateror dirt in fuel system.
6.
Dirtyair cleaner.
Enginerunserratically
1.
Placeknobin disengaged(OFF)position.
2.
Engageparkingbrake.
3.
Connectwire to spark plug.
4.
PlaceThrottleleverto FASTposition.
.
6.
Filltank with clean,fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Replacefuelfilter. Seethe Service
and Maintenancesection.
7.
Clean,adjustgap or replaceplug.
8.
Crankenginewith throttlein FASTposition.
9.
Replacefuse.
1.
Checkthatthe electricchokeis working.Seea
Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.
2.
Connectand tightenspark plugwires.
3.
Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline
and replacefuel filter.See the Serviceand Mainte-
nancesection.
4.
Clearvent or replacecap if damaged.
5.
Drainfuel tank. Refillwith clean,fresh gasoline.See
the Serviceand Maintenance section.
6.
Cleanor replaceair cleanerpaper elementor clean
foam pre-cleaner.
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