Problem cause correction will not start, Hard to start, Engine will not – Craftsman YS 4500 917.28990 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manuai unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

1

Out of fuel.

1

Fill fuel tank.

2

Engine not “CHOKED” properly.

2

See “TC START ENGINE” in
Cperation section.

3

Engine flooded.

3

Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

4

Bad spark plug.

4

Replace spark plug.

5

Dirty air filter.

5

Clean/replace air filter.

6

Dirty fuel filter.

6

Replace fuel fitter.

7

Water in fuel.

7

Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.

8

Loose or damaged wiring.

8

Check all wiring.

9

Carburetor out of adjustment.

9

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
Service and Adjustments section.

10

Engine valves out of adjustment.

10

Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

Hard to start

1

Dirty air filter.

1

Clean/replace air filter.

2

Bad spark plug.

2

Replace spark plug.

3

Weak or dead battery.

3

Recharge or replace battery.

4

Dirty fuel filter.

4

Replace fuel fitter.

5

Stale or dirty fuel.

5

Empty fuel tank and refill tank with

fresh, clean gasoline.

6

Loose or damaged wiring.

6

Check all wiring.

7

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in
Service and Adjustments section.

8

Engine valves out of adjustment.

8

Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

Engine will not

1

Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

1

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

turn over

2

Attachment clutch is engaged.

2

Disengage attachment clutch.

3

Weak or dead battery.

3

Recharge or replace battery.

4

Blown fuse.

4

Replace fuse.

5

Corroded battery terminals.

5

Clean battery terminals.

6

Loose or damaged wiring.

6

Check all wiring.

7

Faulty ignition switch.

7

Check/replace ignition switch.

8

Faulty solenoid or starter.

8

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9

Faulty operator presence

switch (es).

9

Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

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