Craftsman 917.254611 - Manual (Page 25)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
WILL NOT START 19* Push Clutch/Bfake Pedal into Brake positton
Move Attachment Clutch Lover to "Disengaged* positton
IST' Fill Tank wHh Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (dean if
necessary). Replace Fuel Rlter. Use Fresh Fuel
Check Fuse for fault and replace
«r Recharge or replace Battery
Check Wiring
Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
m“ Adjust Valves
WILL NOT TURN OVER m Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position
tr Charge or replace Battery
W' Move Mower Clutch Lever to “DISENGAGED" position
Replace Ignition Switch
w- Replace Interlock Switch(es)
tet Replace Solenoid or Starter
mr Check for fault and replace Fuse
m- Check all Wire Connections and “Ground" Points
ENGINE CUCKS BUT WON’T START mt Clean Battery Terminals
№' Replace Starter or Solenoid
mt Charge or Replace Battery
m
Chedt Wire Connectbns and “Ground” Points
HARD TO START m- Place Throttle Control in “FAST” position and run starter several times
to clear out gas
cSP Remove Air Filter and clean
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Replace Spark Plug(s) and afjust gap
*s* Recharge or replace Battery
1®* Check the Wiring
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Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel Replace Fuel Filter
w Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
ar Adjust Valves
ar Major Engine Overhaul
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER Shift to a lower gear or reduce toad
19" Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor, Use Fresh Fuel
19' Remove and clean Air Cleaner
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Make necessary Carburetor adjustments
«r Clean Air Screen
Add or change oil
19' Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Check for loose wires
m-' Replace Fuel Filter
nt Adjust Valves
m Major Engine Overhaul
ENGINE OVERHEATS mt Shift to lower gear or reduce load
mt Clean Air Saoen
19- Add or change oil
m- Clean Engine Cooling Fins
m- Remove and clean Muffler or replace
Mr Remove and clean Air Filter
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