Craftsman 270, 247, 250 owner manual Trouble PossibleCause Enginefailstostart

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Trouble

 

PossibleCause

Enginefailstostart

1.

Blade control lever engaged.

 

2.

Parking brake not engaged.

 

3.

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

 

4.

Choke not activated

 

5.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

 

7.

Faulty spark plug.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Unit running with CHOKE applied.

 

2.

Spark plug wire loose.

 

3.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

 

4.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

 

5.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

Engine hesitates at

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

high RPM

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced,

 

2.

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

Mower will not mulch

1.

Wet grass.

grass

2.

Excessively high grass.

 

3.

Dull blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Deck not balanced properly.

 

2.

Dull blade.

 

3.

Uneven til'epressure.

RemedialAction

1.Disengage blade control lever

2.Engage parking brake.

3.Connect wire(s) to spark plug.

4.Pull out the CHOKE control

5.Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

6.Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter

7.Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug.

1.Push CHOKE control in.

2.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

3.Clean fuel line; fill tank with fresh gasoline.

4.Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

5.Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh gasoline.

1.Fill crankcase with correct oil.

2.Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine'scooling fins and blower housing.

1.Remove spark plug end reset the gap to.030".

1.Replace spark plug. Set plug gap to.030".

i1. Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.

2.Replace blade.

1.Wait until grass is dry to cut.

2.Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a

narrower cutting swath.

3.Sharpen or replace blade.

1.Level the deck side to side.

2.Sharpen or replace blade.

3.Check tire pressure in all four tires.

problems not mentioned here, please contact Sears service by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

NOTE: Suggestions listed hero are only for minor repairs, ff the problem is not resolved, or for any

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Contents Form no 2002Content ContentAdjustments General OperationSlope Operation ChildrenSafe Handling Of Gasoline Your Responsibility Oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debrisLa= Unpacking Unit Attaching Mulch PlugLoose Parts Attaching Side-Discharge ChuteAttaching Grass Catcher Grass Catcher ChuteFlat Washer Deck Mulch Plug Deck -Lift LeverKnow Your Lawn Utility Vehicle Deck Lift LeverDrive Pedal Parking Brake Blade Control LeverBrake Pedal Before Starting Starting the EngineFilling Up Oil Type of OilUsing as Mower Stopping the VehicleEmergency Stopping Operating the VehicleUsing as Mulcher Using as Utility CartMaintenance Schedule Removing DeckGeneral Recommendation Cutting BladeReassembly Changing Air CleanerMaintaining Engine SharpeningBrake LubricationSpark Plug Completely loosen the two screws that holdBattery Cleaning the EquipmentTires Adjusting Seat Position Deck EngagementDeck Levelling CiipAdjusting Speed Control Rod Wheel AlignmentAdjusting Brake Adjusting Shift LinkageReplacing Fuse Changing BeltJack Spindle Replacement Drive BeltIdler PulleyJ Flat Idler Transmissiol Bolt Jack PulleyKeeper BeltPreparing for Storage Storing the EquipmentAfter Storage EngineTrouble PossibleCause Enginefailstostart Parts List for Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle Model OnlyChoke mounts to seat plate 49 ,-0826 Disengage safely. a substitute non 710-0902 For painted Key No. Part No 710-0604AFor reference OnlySpindle Shaft Shoulder Spacer Craftsman Lawn Utility Vehicle Model Key No. Part No Seat Switch Shock 5o5@ 3As ? 445 188 190 613A305 930A 332455@ 1005 Description 305495265 Dipstick Tube 832 691466 Muffler Guard Garanta Limitada Sobre EL Vehculo Utilitario Cortacisped Funcionamiento general AdvertenciaOperaci6n en pendientes PequeosServicio Su responsabilidadManejo seguro de la gasoline DE lSo PendientesDesempaque la Unidad Piezas sueltasTolva De Descarga Lateral Adaptador Para ForrajeRecolector de pasto Tolva del recolector de pastoRetiro del recolector de pasto Illo de manoPalanca para levantar la cubierta Pedal de avanceDe aceite/varilla del aceite SeccinPalanca de cambios Freno de manoPoavasos Palanca de control de cuchillasAntes de iniciar Arranque del motorOperaci6n del vehfculo Detener el vehiculoEl parar de la emergencia Uso del cortacdspedUso del cortacdsped para armado de forraje Uso como carro de servicioPara vaciar el recolector de pasto PJataf.omadeRecomendaciones generales Programa de mantenimientoRetiro de la cubierta CuchillaMantenimiento del motor Cambio de aceite del motorAfilado ReensamblajeLubricacidn FrenoEspecificaciones para afinaci6n Ajuste la bujfa de encendidoLimpieza del equipo NeumdticosAcumulador eldctrico Conexi6n de cables de la bateriaAjustes Posicibn del asientoNivelaci6n de la cubierta Enganche de la cubiertaBarra de control de velocidad Alineacibn de las ruedasEnlace de cambios Reemplazo del fusibleCambio de correa Reemplazo del vdstago de conexi6n Correa de propulsi6n superior de a cubiertaPolea de velocidad variable Polea Ioca Reemplace con un nuevo vdstagode conexi6n yPrepardndose para el alrnacenaje Correa propulsoraAcumulador el6ctrico MotorSalvando el equipo Despuds del almacenajeEquipo Part Canada

270, 250, 247 specifications

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