Craftsman 917.271110 - Manual (Page 28)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start • Outoffuel. • RH fuel tank.
• Engine not “CHOKED” prop- • See “TO START ENGINE” in
erly. Operation section.
• Errgine flooded. * Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
• Bad spark plug. • Repiace spark plug.
• Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter.
• Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.
• Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank eind carburetor,
refill tank with fresh
geisoline and replace fuel filter.
• Check all wiring.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
• Carburetor out of adjustment. Service and Adjustments
section.
• Engine valves out of adjust- • Contact an authorized service
ment. center.
Hard to start • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter.
• Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug.
• Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery.
• Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel. • Drain fuel tank and refill with
• Loose or damaged wiring. fresh gasoline.
• Carburetor out of adjustment. • Check all wiring.
• See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
• Engine valves out of adjust- Service and Adjustments
ment. section.
• Contact an authorized service
center.
Engine will not turn • Clutch/brake pedal not • Depress clutch/brake pedal.
over depressed.
• Attachment clutch is engaged. • Disengage attachment clutch.
• Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery.
• Blown fuse. • Replace fuse.
• Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check, all wiring.
• Faulty ignition switch. • Check/replace ignition switch.
• Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• Faulty operator presence • Contact an authorized service
switch(es). center.
Engine clicks but will • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery.
not start • Corroded battery terminals.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Clean battery terminals.
* Faulty soienoid or starter. • Check all wiring.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Loss of power • Cutting too much grassAoo • Set in “Higher Cut” posi-
feist. tion/reduce speed.
• Throttle in “CHOKE” position. • Adjust throttle control.
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