Craftsman 917.272850 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTfON
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/
fast. reduce speed.
2. Throttle in “CHOKE”
position.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower
and trash under 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. Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
9. Water in fuel. 9. Drain fuel tank and carbure­
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11 .Clean engine air screen/fins.
12.Dlrty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.
14. Carburetor out of 14.See “To Adjust Carburetor”
adjustment. in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Engine valves out of 15. Contact a Sears or other
adjustment. qualified service center.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.
vibration Tighten blade bolt.
2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety 1. Check wiring, switches and
to run presence control system. connections. If not
when operator contact a Sears or other
leaves seat with
with attachment
ciutch engaged
qualified service center.
Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Mower deck not level. 2. Level mower deck.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3. Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent 5. Clean around mandrels to
holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash
around mandrels. open vent holes.
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