Craftsman EZ3 917.270670 Owner's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engineclicks but • Weak or dead battery, • Recharge or replace battery.
willnot start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals,
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.
• Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or
starter,
Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
• Throttle in"CHOKE" •
position.
Build-up of grass, leaves •
and trash under mower.
• Dirty air filter. •
Low oil leveVdirty oil. •
Faulty spark plug. •
Dirty fuel filter,
Stale or dirty fuel. •
Water in fuel. .
• Spark plug wire loose. •
• Dirty engine air screen/fins. •
• Dirty/clogged muffler. •
• Loose or damaged wiring. •
• Carburetor out of •
adjustment.
• Engine valves out of
adjustment.
• Worn, bent or loose blade. •
• Bent blade mandrel.
• Loose/damaged part(s). •
• Faulty operator-safety •
presence control system.
Excessive
vibration
Engine continues
to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
• Set in "Higher Cut" position/
reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
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
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" ir
Service Adjustments section.
Contact an authorized
service center/department.
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 eutho
rized service center/
department.
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