Craftsman 917.270831 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
=ngine clicks but will
lot start (Cont'd)
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues
ito run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
Loose or damaged
wiring.
Faulty solenoid or
starter.
Cutting too much
grass/too fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE"
position.
Build-up of grass,
leaves and trash
under mower.
Dirty air filter.
Low oil level/dirty oil.
Faulty spark plug.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Water in fuel.
Spark plug wire loose.
Dirty engine air screen/
fins.
Dirty/clogged muffler.
Loose or damaged
wiring.
Carburetor out of
adjustment.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Worn, bent or loose
blade.
Bent blade mandrel.
Loose/damaged part(s).
Faulty operator-safety
presence control
system.
Worn, bent or loose
blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass,
leaves, andtrash
under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck
vent holes from buildup
of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
CORRECTION
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Set in "Higher Cut" position/
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 carbura
tor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
Cpnnect and tighten spark
plug wire.
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/replace muffler.
Check all wiring.
See =To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized
service center/department.
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 authorized
service center/department.
Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Level mower deck.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Replace blade mandrel.
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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