Troubleshooting; Engine Overheats - Craftsman 917.299230 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START
No gasoline in Fuel Tank
Throttle Control not set properly
Choked improperly, flooded Engine
Clogged Fuel Tank
Dirty Air Cleaner
Spark Plug dirty or improper gap
Defective Ignit{on or loose wiring
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Improper Carburetor adjustment
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Engine overloaded
Clogged Fuel Tank
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
improper Carburetor adjustment
Dirty Engine Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type
Faulty Ignition
Poor compression
Oil in gaso]ine
Spark Attester Screen plugged
Fill Tank with gasoline,, Check Carburetor
(clean if necessary)
Place Throttle Control (Fig. 12)in "START" position
"NO
Move Choke Control (Fig_ 13) to CHOKE r' position
Place Throttle Control (Fig. 12)in"F 't (FAST)
position and pull starter several times to clear out gas
Remove and clean
Remove and replace (Fig. 24)
Clean, adjust gap or replace (page 10)
Check the wiring and Spark Plug
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments (page 10)
Lower depth stake (page 6)
Remove and clean
Remove and replace (Fig, 24}
Make necessary adjustments (page 10)
Clean Air Screen (page 9)
Add or change oil (page 11 )
Clean, adjust gap or replace (page 10)
Check Spark Plug and for loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor
Clean or replace (page 11)
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Dirty Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil
Dirty Engine
Partially plugged Muffler
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Stale fuel or' improper Carburetor adjustment
Partially plugged Spark Attester Screen
Clean Air Screen (page 9)
Add or change oil (page 11 )
Clean Engine Cooling System (page 9)
Remove and replace Muffler (page 11 )
Remove and replace (page 9}
Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor (page 10)
Remove, clean or replace (page 11 )
TILLER PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT
Tire pressure uneven Check tire pressure in both tires (page 12)
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