Craftsman 917.27086 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine clicks but will Check all wiring.
not-start (Cont'd)
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Engine continues
to 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/
I" fiDnS4/cloggedmuffler.
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 ofgrass,
leaves, andtrash
under mower.
Bent blade mandrel•
Clogged mower deck
ventholas from buildup
of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
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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 carbure
tor, refilltank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel
filter.
Connect 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
servic e center/department
Replace blade. "lighten
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.