Troubleshooting - Craftsman 247.370370 Operator's Manual

Disconnect the sparkplug wireand groundit againstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service,
disengage all controls andstopthe engine.Waituntil a[I movingparts
havecome to acomplete stop.Alwayswearsafetyglasses duringoperation
or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
This section addresses minor service i ssues. Tolocate the nearest Sears Service Center orto schedule service, simply contact S ears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME _.
Engine Fails tostart
Engine runserratic
1. Bladecontrol disengaged.
2. Spark plugbootdisconnected.
3. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel.
4. Engine notprimed(Ifequipped with primer).
5. Faultyspark p lug.
6. Engine f looded.
7. Blocked f uel line.
1. Spark plugbootloose.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Ventingas capplugged.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Blocked f uel line.
Engine o verheats 1. Engine o illevel l ow.
2. Airflow restricted.
Occasional skips(hesitates) 1. Spark pluggaptoo close.
Idles poorly 1. Spark plugfouled,faulty,or gaptoo wide.
2. Dirtyaircleaner.
Excessive vibration 1. Cutting bladeloose or unbalanced.
2. Bent c uttingblade.
Mower w ill notmulchgrass 1. Wetgrass.
Uneven cut
2. Excessively highgrass.
3. Dull b lade.
1. Wheels notpositioned correctly.
2. Dullblade.
1. Engage bladecontrol.
2. Connect wireto sparkboot.
3. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.
4. Prime engine asinstructed inthe Operation s ection.
5. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
6. Waitafewminutes to restart.
7. Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to havefuelline
cleaned.
1. Connect andtightensparkplugboot.
2. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.
3. Clear v ent.
4. Run engineuntilit stops from lackoffuel. Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. RefertoAirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
6. Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter to havefuelline
cleaned.
1. Fillcrankcase withproperoil.
2. Clean area around andontop of engine.
1. Adjust g ap.Refer t o Spark PluginEngine Maintenance section.
1. Reset g aporreplace s parkplug.
2. RefertoAirCleaner inEngine Maintenance section.
1. Tighten bladeand adapter. B alance b lade.
2. Replace b lade.
1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet; waituntil
laterto cut.
2. Mowonceat ahighcuttingheight,thenmowagainatdesired
heightor makeanarrower c uttingpath.
3. Sharpen o r replace b lade.
1. Adjust c uttingheightleveronright front andright rear wheelto
sameposition.
2. Sharpen o r replace b lade.
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