Troubleshooting Chaqrt - Craftsman 917.250820 Operator's Manual

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