Problem cause correction will not start 1, Hard to start 1, Loss of power 1 – Craftsman 917.299210 User Manual
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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
Fuel valve "OFF"
2
Turn fuel valve to the "ON" position.
3
Engine Switch "OFF"
3
Turn engine switch to the "ON" position.
4
Engine not
“CHOKED”
properly.
4
See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation
section.
5
Engine flooded.
5
Wait several minutes before attempting
to start.
6
Bad spark plug or improper gap.
6
Replace spark plug or adjust gap.
7
Dirty air filter.
7
Clean/replace air filter.
8
Water in fuel.
8
Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill
tank with fresh gasoline.
Hard to start
1
Throttle control not set properly.
1
See “To Start Engine” in Operations
section.
2
Dirty air filter.
2
Clean/replace air filter.
3
Bad spark plug or improper gap.
3
Replace spark plug or adjust gap.
4
Stale or dirty fuel.
4
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
5
Loose spark plug wire.
5
Make sure spark plug wire is seated
properly.
Loss of power 1
Engine is overloaded
1
Set depth stake and wheels for
shallower tilling.
2
Dirty air cleaner
2
Clean/replace air filter.
3
Low oil level/dirty oil.
3
Check oil level/change oil.
4
Faulty spark plug.
4
Clean and regap or change spark plug.
5
Oil in fuel
5
Empty and clean fuel tank and refill,
and clean carburetor.
6
Stale or dirty fuel.
6
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
7
Water in fuel.
7
Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill
tank with fresh gasoline.
8
Clogged fuel tank.
8
Remove fuel tank and clean.
9
Spark plug wire loose.
9
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
10
Dirty engine air screen.
10
Clean engine air screen.
11
Dirty/clogged muffler.
11
Clean/replace muffler.
12
Poor Compression
12
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Engine
1
Low oil level/dirty oil.
1
Check oil level/change oil.
overheats
2
Dirty engine air screen.
2
Clean engine air screen.
3
Dirty engine.
3
Clean cylinder fins, airscreen, muffler
area
4
Partially plugged muffler
4
Remove and clean muffler.
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