Craftsman 917.270814 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Out of fuel.
Engine not “CHOKED”
properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Carburetor out of adjust­
ment.
• Engine valves out of ad­
justment.
Hard to start
• Dirty air filter.
• Bad spark plug.
• Weak or dead battery.
• Dirty fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Carburetor out of adjust­
ment.
• Engine valves out of ad­
justment.
• Clean/replace air fitter.
• Replace spark plug.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
• Check all wiring.
• See To Adjust Carburetor”
in Service and Adjustments
section.
• Contact an authorized ser­
vice center.
Engine will not turn
over
• Clutch/brake pedal not de­
pressed.
• Attachment clutch is en­
gaged.
• Weak or dead battery.
• Blown fuse.
• Con-oded battery termi­
nals.
• Loose or damaged wiring.
• Faulty ignition switch.
• Faulty solenoid or starter.
• Faulty operator presence
switch{es).
• Depress clutch/brake pedal.
• Disengage attachment
clutch.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Replace fuse.
• Clean battery terminals.
• Check all wiring.
• Check/replace ignition
switch.
• Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• Contact an authorized ser­
vice center.
Engine clicks but
will not start
• Weak or dead battery.
• Corroded battery termi­
nals.
• Recharge or replace battery.
• Clean battery terminals.
Fill fuel tank.
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 carbure­
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil­
ter.
- Check all wiring.
See To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser­
vice center.
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