Troubleshooting, Problem cause remedy – Craftsman 247.37683 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
I
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.
Blade control disengaged.
1.
Engage blade control.
2.
Spark plug boot disconnected.
2.
Connect wire to spark boot.
3.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.
Fuel valve is OFF.
4.
Move the fuel valve lever to CN as instructed in the
Cperation section.
5.
Choke is OFF.
5.
Unless the engine is warm, move choke lever to the
CHCKE CN position.
6.
Faulty spark plug.
6.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
7.
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine).
7.
Dry and reinstall the spark plug. Start the engine with
the choke lever in the CFF position.
8.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
8.
Contact your Sears Service Center.
Engine lacks power
1.
Air filter clogged.
1.
Clean or replace the air filter.
2.
Bad fuel; engine stored without treating the
gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline.
2.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
3.
Contact your Sears Service Center.
Excessive vibration
1.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
1.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
2.
Bent cutting blade.
2.
Contact your Sears Service Center.
Mower will not mulch grass
1.
Wet grass.
1.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
later to cut.
2.
Excessively high grass.
2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again
at desired height or make a narrower cutting path.
3.
Dull blade.
3.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut
1.
Wheels not positioned correctly.
1.
Place all four wheels in same height position.
2.
Dull blade.
2.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Mower will not self propel
1.
Belt not installed properly.
1.
Check belt for proper pulley installation and
movement.
2.
Debris clogging drive operation.
2.
Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot,
and clean out debris.
3.
Damaged or worn belt.
3.
Replace belt.
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