Craftsman 247.27022 - Manual (Page 24)

Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
Belt comes off 1. Belt too loose; stretched 1. Readjust bell. Replace if needed.
2. Broken or weak idler spring 2. Replace. Order with correct part number
from Parts List in this manual.
Belt shreds 1. Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted 1. Adjust bell guides and guards so that these
are approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt
when engaged.
2. Pulleys not aligned 2. Realign pulleys to be within approximately
1/16 inch of each other. Check with straight
edge. Make sure fastening hardware is
tight.
3. Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condition;
frozen bearing
3. Replace pulleys. Order with correct part
number from the Parts List in this manual.
Adjust new pulleys to 1/16
Engine will not crank 1. Blade engagement pedal engaged and/or brake
pedal not engaged
1. Brake pedal must be depressed and blade
engagement pedal disengaged.
2. Battery installed incorrectly 2. Install the battery with negative terminal
attached to the black ground wire. Attach
the positive terminal to the red wire which
goes to the solenoid. Charge the battery
fully before installation.
3. Battery dead or weak. 3. Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level is
low, fill to just below split rings with water.
Charge with 6 Amp. charger until fully
charged, if this does not work, replace
battery.
4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker 4. Replace fuse following instructions on
page 19.
5. Engine ground wire loose. 5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from
engine to frame or mounting bolt.
Engine cranks but will
not start
1. Throttle/choke not in starting position. 1. Place throttle control/choke in correct
position.
2. No fuel to the carburetor 2. Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline.
3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged 3. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if
necessary.
4. No spark to spark plug 4. Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect
lead. Hold spark plug lead away from
engine block about 1/8“. Crank engine.
There should be a spark. If not, have
engine repaired at Sears or other qualified
service centers.
5. Faulty spark plug 5. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark
plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark
plug body against the engine block. Crank
the engine. The spark plug should fire at
the electrode. Replace if it does not.
6. Dirty air cleaner 6. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may
not start. Clean or replace as needed.
Engine smokes 1. Engine oil has been overfilled 1. Check oil level.
2. Dipstick not seated or broken 2. Replace defective part.
NOTE: If you need further assistance, call the Craftsman Help line at 1-800-659-5917.
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