Troubleshooting - Craftsman 28948 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
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Will not start 1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank°
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
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Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter,
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Dirty air filter.,
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery_
Dirty fue! filter_
Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Clutch/brake pedalnot depressed-
Attachment clutch is engaged.
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.
Corroded battery terminals°
Loose or damaged wiring,
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
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See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start,,
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filtec
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Clean!replace air filter,
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery,,
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
Check all wiring°
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center°
Depress clutch/brake pedal,,
Disengage attachment clutch.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace ignition switch,
Check/replace solenoid or starter,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service, center.
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