Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.28918 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
'Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
Engine clicks but
will not start
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CAUSE
Out of fuel
Engine not "CHOKED" properly_
Engine flooded,
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter_
Dirty fuel filter,
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustmenL
Engine valves out of adjustmenL
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug
Weak or dead battery<,
Dirty fuel filter:
Stale or dirty fuel..
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment,,
Brake pedal not depresse&
Attachment clutch is engaged,
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse,
Corroded battery terminals,
Loose or damaged wiring,
Faulty ignition switch°
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Faulty operator presence
switch(es),
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery terminals,
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
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CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank.
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to starL
Replace spark plug,
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter_
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter_
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center_
Clean/replace air filter,,
Replace spark plug,
Recharge or replace battery,
Replace fuel filter
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline_
Check all wiring,
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section°
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center°
Depress brake pedal
Disengage attachment clutch,
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals+
Check ali wiring.
Check/replace ignition switch.
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Recharge or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals,
Check all wiring,
Check/replace solenoid or starter.