Craftsman 917.272762 - Manual (Page 30)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE”
properly. in Operation section.
3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.
5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Water In fuel. 7. Drain fuel tank and carbure­
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See “To Adjust Carburetor”
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10. Engine valves out of 10. Contact a Sears or other
adjustment. qualified service center.
Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
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See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
Service and Adjustments
section.
8. Engine valves out of 8. Contact a Sears or other
adjustment. qualified service center.
Engine will not 1. Brake pedal not 1. Depress brake pedal.
turn over depressed
2. Attachment clutch is 2. Disengage attachment
engaged. clutch.
3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition
switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
9. Faulty operator presence 9. Contact a Sears or other
switch{es). qualified service center.
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 1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/
fast. reduce speed.
2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control.