Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.255919 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WILL NOT START
WILL NOT TURN OVER
ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START
HARD TO START
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
ENGINE OVERHEATS
NO LIGHTS
WON'T CHARGE
OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT
DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT
NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATOR
PRESENCE SENSING SYSTEM, ANY ATTEMPT BY THE
OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WiTH THE ENGINE RUN-
NiNG AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WiLL SHUT
DOWN THE ENGINE,
CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)
Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position
Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "Disengaged Position _
Fill 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
Rep,lac,e Spark Plugs and adjust gap .
Charge Battery
Replace Ignition Switch
Engage Clutch/Brake Pedal
Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "Disengaged Poaition "_
Replace interlock Switch
Replace Solenoid
Replace Fuse
Check All Wire Connections
Replace Starter
Charg e or Reptace Battery
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 Plugs and adjust gap
Replace Battery
Check the wiring and Spark Plugs
Drain Fuet Tank and Carburetor. use fresh fuet and
Replace Spark Plug s
Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
.............. Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
Remove and clean Tank; replace Fuel Filter
Remove and clean Air Cleaner
Make necessary carburetor adjustments
Clean Air Screen
Replace Spark Plugs
Add or change oil
Check Spark Plugs and check for any loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor and refill
Clean Air Screen
Add or change oil
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 Regulator
Replace Alternator
Engage Attachment Clutch
Check All Wire Connections
Check Seat Switch
Check Operator Presence Relay
Check PTO Switch
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