Craftsman 28928 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine clicks but 1 Weak or dead battery. 1 Recharge or replace battery.
will not start
2 Corroded battery terminals. 2 Clean battery terminals.
3 Loose or damaged wiring. 3 Check all wiring.
4 Faulty solenoid or starter. 4 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power 1 Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1 Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2 Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2 Adjust throttle control.
3 Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
3 Clean underside of mower
housing.
4 Dirty air filter. 4 Clean/replace air filter.
5 Low oil level/dirty oil. 5 Check oil level/change oil.
6 Faulty spark plug. 6 Clean and regap or change spark
plug.
7 Dirty fuel filter. 7 Replace fuel filter.
8 Stale or dirty fuel. 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
9 Water in fuel. 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
1 0 Spark plug wire loose. 1 0 Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
1 1 Dirty engine air screen/fins. 1 1 Clean engine air screen/fins.
1 2 Dirty/clogged muffler. 1 2 Clean/replace muffler.
1 3 Loose or damaged wiring. 1 3 Check all wiring.
1 4 Carburetor out of adjustment. 1 4 See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
Service and Adjustments section.
1 5 Engine valves out of adjustment. 1 5 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Excessive vibration 1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2 Bent blade mandrel. 2 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3 Loose/damaged part(s). 3 Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
1 Faulty operator-safety presence
control system.
1 Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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