Craftsman 917.273373 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

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 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.
9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

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.
Empty fuel tank and carbure­

tor, refill tank with fresh gas­

oline and replace fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See “To Adjust Carburetor”

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Hard to start

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 wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.
7. See “To Adjust Carburetor”

in Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Engine will not

turn over

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch (es).

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

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