Craftsman 917.27077 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start (cont'd)
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with at-
tachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Water in fuel.
Spark plug wire loose.
Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
CORRECTION
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Cutting too much
grass/too fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-
tion.
Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
Dirty air filter.
Low oil leveVdirty oil. "
Faulty spark plug.
Dirty engine air
screen/fins.
Dirty/clogged muffler.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjust-
ment.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Bent blade mandrel.
Loose/damaged part(s).
Set in "Higher Cut" posi-
tion/reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fil-
ter.
Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized ser-
vice center.
Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
Replace blade mandrel.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not
corrected, contact an autho-
rized service center/
department.
Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
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