Craftsman 917.256930 - Manual (Page 25)

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PROBLEM CAUSE , 1 CORRECTIOM
Will not start 1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank
2 Engine not ''CHOKED“ properly, | 2, See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation section
3, Engine flooded 3 Wait severa! 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 fuei filter
7 Water in fuei 7 Drain 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 Contact an authorized service center/department.
10 Engine vaives out of adjustment 10 Contact an authorized service center/department.
Hard to start 1 , Dirty air fiSter 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 filter.
5 Stale or dirty fuel 5„ Drain fuel lank and refill with fresh gasoline
6, Loose or damaged wiring . 6. Check ati wiring.
7, Carburetor out of adjustment 7, Contact an authorized service center/department
8- Engine vaives out of adjustment 8, Contact an authorized service center/department
Engine will not turn over 1 Ciutch/brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress ciutch/brake pedal.
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. B„ Check all wiring..
7„ Faulty ignition switch. 7, Check/replace ignition swilch.
8, Faulty solenoid or starter 8, Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9. Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9, Contact an authorized service center/department.
Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1, Recharge or replace battery.
start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2 Clean battery terminals
3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring,.
4 Faulty solenoid or starter. 4 Checlc/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power 1 Cutting too much grass/loo fast 1 Set in "Higher Cut" posiiion/reduce speed
2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position 2, Adjust throttle control.
3 Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower 3 Clean underside of mower housing
4 Dirty air fitter 4 Ciean/repface air fitter ’
5 Low oil ievel/dirty oil s Check oil levei/change oil
6 Faulty spark plug 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug.
7 Dirty fuel filter,, 7 Replace fuel filter
8 Stale or dirty fuel B, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline
9 Water in fuei. 9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter, ’
10 Spark plug wire loose,. 10. Connect and lighten spark plug wire
11 Dirty engine air screen/fins 11. Clean engine air screen/fins
12 Dirty/clogged muffler 12, Ciean/replace muffler
13 Loose or damaged wiring 13, Check all wiring
14 Carburetor out of adjustment 14 Contact an authorized service center/department
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, Bent blade mandrel. 2 Replace blade mandrel
3, Loose/damaged part(s) 3, Tighten loose partjs) Replace damaged parts.
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