Craftsman 917.254611 Owner's Manual page 25

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
WILL NOT START
WILL NOT TURN OVER
ENGINE CUCKS BUT WON'T START
HARD TO START
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Cause/Remedy
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position
Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position
Fill Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if
necessary). Replace Fuel Filter_Use Fresh Fuel
=P Check Fuse for fault and replace
Recharge or replace Battery
,=," Check Wiring
=r Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
=r. Adjust Valves
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position
=r Charge or replace Battery
w, Move Mower Clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED" position
Replace ignition Switch
w Replace InterlockSwitch(es)
Replace Solenoid or Starter
Check for fault and replace Fuse
Check all Wire Connections and "Ground" Points
w. Clean Battery Terminals
w. Replace Starter or Solenoid
w. Charge or Replace Battery
Check Wire Connections and "Ground"Points
=r Ptace Throttle Contro! in =FAST" position and run starter several times
to clear out gas
Remove Air Filter and clean
f Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Recharge or replace Battery
Check the Wiring
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel.= Replace Fuel Filter
=-. Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
Adjust Valves
=r Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
='_ Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor° Use Fresh Fuel
=r. Remove and clean Air Cleaner
Make necessary Carburetor adjustments
w- Clean Air Screen
_" Add or change oil
,r Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
w _ Check for loose wires
w. Replace Fuel Filter
wr Adjust Valves
Major Engine Overhaul
w. Shift to lower gear or reduce load
,r Clean Air Screen
w = Add or change oil
w. Clean Engine Cooling Fins
,r Remove and clean Muffler or replace
,r Remove and clean Air Filter
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