Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 917.271100 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not turn
over
i •
I •
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 adjust- •
ment.
Engine valves out of •
adjustment.
Dirty air filter. •
Bad spark plug. •
Weak or dead battery. •
Dirty fuel filter. *
Stale or dirty fuel. •
Loose or damaged wiring, •
Carburetor out of adjust- •
merit.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Clutch/brake pedal not i °
depressed.
Attachment clutch is I •
engaged,
Weak or dead battery. •
Blown fuse. I °
Corroded battery termi- I •
nals,
I
Loose or damaged wiring. I °
Faulty ignition switch. I •
I
Faulty solenoid or starter. I "
Faulty operator presence I °
switch(es).
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.
Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil-
ter.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
Disengage attachment
clutch.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring,
Check/replace ignition
switch.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
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