Craftsman 917.292394 - Manual (Page 18)

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Loss of power 11. Dirty/clogged muffler.
12. Carburetor out of
adjustment.
13. Poor compression.
11. Clean/replace muffler.
12. Make necessary adjust­
ments.
13. Contact an authorized
Sears Service Center/
Department.
Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil,
2. Dirty engine air screen.
3. Dirty engine.
4. Partially plugged muffler,
5. Improper carburetor
adjustment.
1 . Check oil level/change oil.
2. Clean engine air screen.
3. Clean cylinder fins, air
screen, muffler area.
4. Remove and clean muffler.
5.
Adjust carburetor to richer
position.
Excessive
bounce/difficult
handling 1. Ground too dry and hard.
2. Wheels and depth stake
incorrectly adjusted.
1. Moisten ground or wait
for more favorable soil
conditions.
2. Adjust wheels and depth
stake.
Soil balls up or
clumps 1 . Ground too wet. 1. Wait for more favorable
soil conditions.
Engine runs but
tiller won’t move
1. Tine control is not
engaged.
2. V-belt not correctly
adjusted.
3. V-belt is off pulley(s).
1. Engage tine control,
2. Inspect/adjust V-belt.
3. inspect V-belt.
Engine runs but
labors when tilling
1. Tilling too deep.
2. Throttle control not
properly adjusted.
3. Carburetor out of
adjustment.
1. Set depth stake for shal­
lower tilling.
2. Check throttle control setting.
3. Make necessary adjust­
ments.
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