Will not start, Hard to start, Engine will not turn over – Craftsman 917.258010 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.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See “TO START ENGINP

in Operation section.

Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline 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. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

6. Check ail wiring.
7.

See “To Adjust Carburetor”

in Service and Adjustments
section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

quaiified senrice 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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