Troubleshooting; Need More Help - Craftsman 247.25002 Operator's Manual

Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all
controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo
a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
I engine to prevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring
l operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minor service issues.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears
1. PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
2. Parkingbrakenotengaged.
3. Sparkplugwire disconnected.
.
Throttlecontrollevernot in correct starting
position.
5. Fueltank empty,or stale fuel.
6. Blockedfuel line orfuel filter.
7. Faultysparkplug.
8. Engineflooded.
9. Fuse(s)blown.
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Enginefails to start
Enginerunserratically 1. Ridingmowerrunningwith Chokeactivated.
1. Placeknobin disengaged(OFF)position.
2. Engageparkingbrake.
3. Connectwireto sparkplug.
2. Sparkplugwires loose.
3. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.
4. Ventin gas cap plugged.
5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.
4. PlaceThrottleleverto FASTposition.
5. Filltank with clean,fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
6. Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Replacefuelfilter. Seethe Service
6. Dirtyair cleaner.
and Maintenancesection.
7. Clean,adjustgap or replaceplug.
8. Crankenginewith throttlein FASTposition.
9. Replacefuse.
1. Checkthatthe electricchokeis working.Seea
Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.
2. Connectandtighten spark plugwires.
3. Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline
and replacefuelfilter. Seethe Serviceand Mainte-
nancesection.
4. Clearventor replacecap if damaged.
5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith clean,fresh gasoline.See
the Serviceand Maintenance section.
6. Cleanor replaceair cleanerpaper elementor clean
foam pre-cleaner.
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