Craftsman 917.271110 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine wi, not turn
over
Engine dicks but will
not start
Loss Of power
Out of fuel.
Engine not'CHOKED" prop
e_.
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 adjust-
ment.
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuelfilter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjust-
ment.
Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
Attachment clutch is engaged.
Weak or dead battery.
Blown fuse.
Corroded battery terminals.
_,.Looseor damaged wiring.
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Cuffing too much grass/too
fast.
Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
Figfuel tank.
See "TOSTART ENGINE"in
Operationsection.
Waitseveral minutesbefore
attemptingto start.
Replacesparkplug.
Clean/replaceair filter.
Replacefuelfilter.
Drainfueltank andcarburetor,
refilltankwithfresh
gasolineand replacefuel filter.
Checkallwiring.
See "ToAdjustCarburetor"in
ServiceandAdjustments
section.
Contact an authorizedservice
center.
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 "ToAdjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
Contact an authorized service
center.
Depressclutch/brakepedal.
Disengageattachmentclutch.
Rechargeor replacebattery.
Replacefuse.
Clean batteryterminals.
Checkail widng.
Check/replaceignitionswitch.
Check/replacesolenoid or
starter.
Contact an authorizedservice
center.
Rechargeor replacebattery.
Clean batteryterminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
Set in "Higher Cut" posi-
tion/reduce speed.
Adjust throttle control.
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