Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.270412 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART,,
PROBLEM CAUSE
Engine clicks but
will not start (cont'd)
o Loose or damaged wiring.
,, Faulty solenoid or starter°
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with at-
tachment clutch
engaged
Cutting too much
grass/too fast..
Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-
tion,.
Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
Dirty air filter..
Low oil leve!!dirty oil,.
Faulty spark plug.
,, Water in fuel,
Spark plug wire loose,
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,, Dirty fuel filter..
,, Stale or dirty fuel,
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_ Dirty engine air
screen/fins.
- Dirty/clogged muffler_
o Loose or damaged wiring_
o Carburetor out of adjust-
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CORRECTION
- Check all wiring°
o Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
° Set in "Higher Cut" posF
tion!reduce speed,,
. Adjust throttle control,.
° Clean underside of mower
housing°
• Clean/replace air filter°
o Check oil level/change oil,
o Clean and regap or change
spark plug,.
• Replace fuel filter_
• Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline°
° Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-
line and replace fuel filter.
= Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.,
• Clean engine air screen/finso
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Engine valves out of •
adjustment..
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Worn, bent or loose blade.. °
Bent blade mandrel
Looseldamaged part(s)o
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Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
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Poor cut - uneven o Worn, bent or loose blade°
• Mower deck not level,.
• Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower°
• Bent blade mandrel..
Clean/replace muffler_
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section°
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Replace blade, Tighten blade
bolt.
Replace blade mandrel.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections., if not
corrected, contact an autho-
rized service center°
o Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt,,
o Level mower deck,.
o Clean underside of mower
housing,.
o Replace blade mandrel,.
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