Craftsman 917.271131 Owner's Manual page 29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
F_ROBLEM CAUSE
Engine clicks but I" Weak or dead battery.
will not start I • Corroded battery terminals.
I•
Loose or damaged wiring.
• Faulty solenoid or starter.
• Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
• Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.
• Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
• Dirty air filter.
• Low oil level/dirty oil.
• Faulty spark plug.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel,
• Water in fuel.
• Spark plug wire loose.
• Dirty engine air screen/fins.
I• 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.
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Englnecontinues
to run
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
CORRECTION
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• 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
tot, 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" in
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 autho
rized service center/
department.
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