Sears 917.2566 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
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PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not turn over
Engine clicks but will not
start
Loss of power
CAUSE
1. Out of fuel.
2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Bad spark plug.
5. Dirty air filter.
6, Dirty fuel filter.
7. Waterin fuel.
8. Loose or damaged wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.
10. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged widng.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Engine valves out of adjustment.
1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals,
6. Looseor damaged widng.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).
1. Weak or dead battery.
2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged widng.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
1. Cuffing too much grass/too fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3. Wait several minutes before affempting to start.
4. Replace spark plug.
5. Clean/replace air filter.
6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8. Check all wiring.
9. Contact an authorized service center/department.
10. Contact an authorized service centeddepartment.
1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Contact an authorized service center/department.
8. Contact an authorized service center/department,
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Recharge or replace baffery.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Contact an authorized service centeddepartment.
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.
1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower housing.
4. Dirtyair filter.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Clean/replace air filter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
!3. Check all wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. Contact an authorized service center/department.
15. Engine valves out of adjustment. 15, Contact an authorized service center/department.
Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
.............................. 2. B_n_ hi@de,mandrel ............................. 2. Replace blade mandrel ...........
3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.
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