Craftsman 917.271910 - Manual (Page 28)

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