Craftsman 917.28934 - Manual (Page 27)

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" property. 2 See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section
3 Engine flooded. 3 Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4 Bad spark plug 4 Replace spark plug.
5 Dirty air filter 5 Clean/replace air filter.
6 Dirty fuel filter 6 Replace fuel filter
7 Water in fuel, 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter
8 Loose or damaged wiring 8 Check all wiring
9 Carburetor out of adjustment . 9 See “To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section
10 Engine valves out of adjustment. 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Hard to start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean/replace air filter
2 Bad spark plug 2 Replace spark plug
3 Weak or dead battery. 3 Recharge or replace battery,
4 Dirty fuel filter. 4 Replace fuel filter.
5 Stale or dirty fuel 5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring
7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See “To Adjust Carburetor*' in
Service and Adjustments section
8 Engine valves out of adjustment. 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not depressed. 1 Depress brake pedal
turn over
2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 2 Disengage attachment clutch
3 Weak or dead battery, 3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Blown fuse. 4 Replace fuse
5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals.
6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring,
7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check/replace ignition switch
8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 ChecWrepiace solenoid or starter
9 Faulty operator presence
switch(es), 9 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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