Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.254220 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
WILL NOT START
PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)
WILL NOT TURN OVER
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position.
Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged Position
Fill Fuel Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor
(clean if necessary) Replace Fuel Filter
Check fuse for fault and replace
Recharge or replace Battery
Check Wiring
Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Charge Battery
Replace Ignition Switch
Depress Clutch/Brake Pedal
Disengage Attachment Clutch Lever
Replace Interlock Switch
Replace Solenoid
Replace Fuse
Check All Wire Connections
Replace Starter
ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START
Charge or Replace Battery
HARD TO START
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
ENGINE OVERHEATS
NO LIGHTS
WON'T CHARGE
OPERA TOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT DOWN
_HEN OPERATOR LEA VES SEA 7",
Jote: This tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing system. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the enigne running and the attchment clutch engaged will shut
down the engine.
Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
and run starter several times to clear out gas
Remove and clean Fuel Tank and lines. Replace Fuel Filter
Remove Air Filter and clean
Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Replace Battery
Check the wiring and Spark Plug(s)
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug(s)
Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
Remove and clean Fuel Tank; replace Fuel Filter
Remove and clean Air Cleaner
Make necessary carburetor adjustments
Clean Air Screen
Add or change oil
Replace Spark Plug(s)
Check Spark Plug/s) and check for loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor and refill
Clean Air Screen
Add or change off
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Remove and clean Muffler or replace
Remove and clean Air Filter
Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor
Check Fuse, Switch and wire connections. Replace
Headlight Bulbs
Check for Fuse fault and replace
Replace Battery
Replace Diode Assembly
Replace Alternator
Engage attachment clutch
Check all wire connections
Check seat switch Check operator presence relay.
Check PTO Switch.
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