Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 917.20390 Operator's Manual

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