Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.28812 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE
Will not start 1 Out of fuel. 1
2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 2
3 Engine flooded. 3
4 Bad spark plug. 4
5 Dirty air filter. 5
6 Dirty fuel filter. 6
7 Water in fuel. 7
8 Loose or damaged wiring. 8
Will not start
9 Carburetor out of adjustment. 9
10 Engine valves out of adjustment. 10
CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank.
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
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.
Hard to start
1 Dirty air filter.
2 Bad spark plug.
3 Weak or dead battery.
4 Dirty fuel filter.
5 Stale or dirty fuel.
6 Loose or damaged wiring.
1 Clean/replace air filter.
2 Replace spark plug.
3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Replace fuel filter.
5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6 Check all wiring.
8
Engine will not
turn over
7 Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
1 Brake pedal not depressed.
2 Attachment clutch is engaged.
3 Weak or dead battery.
4 Blown fuse.
5 Corroded battery terminals.
7 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
8 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1 Depress brake pedal.
2 Disengage attachment clutch.
3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Replace fuse.
5 Clean battery terminals.
6 Loose or damaged wiring.
7 Faulty ignition switch.
8 Faulty solenoid or starter.
9 Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
6 Check all wiring.
7 Check/replace ignition switch.
8 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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