Craftsman LTS 1500 Owner's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Loss of power
i Excessive vibration
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Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
CAUSE
Weak or dead battery
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Cutting too much grassftoo fast..
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower:.
Dirty air filter
Low oil leveltdirty oil
Faulty spark plug,
Dirty fuel filter
Stale or dirty fuel
Water in fuel
Spark plug wire loose
Dirty engine air screenlfins
Dirtytclogged muffler
Loose or damaged wiring
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine valves out of adjustment
Worn, bent or loose blade
Bent blade mandrel
Looseldamaged part(s)
Faulty operator-safety presence
control system
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CORRECTION
Recharge or replace battery
Clean battery terminals
Check all wiring
Checldreplace solenoid or starte_
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed
Adjust throttle control
Clean underside of mower
housing
Cleanlreplace air filter
Check oil leveltchange oil
Clean and regap or change spark
plug
Replace fuel filter
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline°
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuef filter
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire
Clean engine air screen/fins,
Cleantreplace muffler
Check all wiring
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments sectien
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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