Troubleshooting, Problem cause remedy, Need more help – Craftsman 247.887210 User Manual
Page 21
Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".
TROUBLESHOOTING
I
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.
Blade control disengaged.
1.
Engage blade control.
2.
Spark plug boot disconnected.
2.
Connect wire to spark boot.
3.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.
Engine not primed.
4.
Prime engine as instructed in the Operation
section.
5.
Faulty spark plug.
5.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6.
Blocked fuel line.
6.
Clean fuel line.
7.
Engine flooded.
7.
Wait a tew minutes to restart, but do not
prime.
8.
Burnt fuse. (Electric Start only)
8.
Replace fuse (see Service Section).
Engine runs erratically
1.
Spark plug boot loose.
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug boot.
2.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
2.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
3.
Clear vent.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
4.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5.
Dirty air cleaner.
5.
Refer to Maintenance section in manual.
Engine overheats
1.
Engine oil level low
1.
Fill engine with proper amount and type of oil.
2.
Airflow restricted
2.
Clean debris from around the engine’s cooling fins
and blower housing.
Engine hesitates at high RPMs1.
Spark plug gap set too close
1.
Adjust gap to .030”.
Engine idles poorly
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.
1.
Clean, replace, or reset gap to .030”.
2.
Dirty air cleaner
2.
Refer to Maintenance section in manual.
Excessive vibration
1.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
1.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
2.
Bent cutting blade.
2.
Contact your Sears Service Center.
Mower will not mulch grass
1.
Wet grass.
1.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
later to cut.
2.
Excessively high grass.
2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again
at desired height or make a narrower cutting path.
3.
Dull blade.
3.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut
1.
Wheels not positioned correctly.
1.
Place all four wheels in same height position.
2.
Dull blade.
2.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Mower will not self propel
1.
Belt not installed properly.
1.
Check belt for proper pulley installation and
movement.
2.
Debris clogging drive operation.
2.
Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot,
and clean out debris.
3.
Damaged or worn belt.
3.
Contact your Sears Service Center.
NEED MORE HELP?
You'll
find
the answer and more on managemyhome.cotn - for free!
Find this and all your other product manuals online.
Get answers from our team of home experts.
Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home.
" Find information and tools to help with home projects.
brought to you by Se
21