Craftsman 917.27086 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CORRECTION
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not turn
over
Engine clicks but will
not start
CAUSE
Out of fuel.
Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged
wiring.
Carburetor out of
adjustment.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirtyfuel.
Loose or damaged
wiring.
Carburetor out of
adjustment.
Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
Attachment clutch is
engaged.
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.
Corroded battery
terminals.
Loose or damaged
wiring.
Faulty ignitionswitch.
Faulty solenoid or
starter.
Faulty operator
presence switch(es).
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery
terminals.
Fill fuel tank.
See "TO START ENGINE"
in Operation section.
Wait several minutes
before attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
Check all wiring.
See '3"0Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized
service center/department.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace
battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized
service center/department.
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
Disengage attachment
clutch.
Recharge or replace
battery.
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace ignition
switch.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Contact an authorized
service center/department.
Recharge or replace
battery.
Clean battery terminals.
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