Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman LTS 1500 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed
PROBLEM
Will not start I
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
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CAUSE
Out of fuel
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,
Didy air filter.
Bad spark plug_
Weak or dead battery.,
Dirty fuel filter
Stale or dirty fuel,
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment,
Ctutchlbrake pedal not 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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CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank
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 fil!.er,
Check all wiring
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section,,
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service center
Cleantreplace air filter,
Replace spark plug
Recharge or replace battery
Replace fuel filter
Empty fuel tank and refill tank will*
fresh, clean gasoline,,
Check all wiring
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section
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service center
Depress clutch/brake pedal,,
Disengage attachment clutch..
Recharge or replace battery,
Replace fuse,,
Clean battery terminals,
Check all wiring
Checldreplace ignition switch,
Check/replace solenoid or starter
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center
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