Craftsman 917.270732 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause, Engine valves out of adjustment

TROUBLESHOOTING			CHART
PROBLEM			CAUSE
Engine	clicks but	•	Weak		or dead battery.
will not	start	•	Corroded battery terminals.
		•	Loose		or damaged		wiring.
		•	Faulty		solenoid or starter.
Loss of power			Cutting			too much grass/too
			fast.
			Throttle			in "CHOKE"
			position.
			Build-up of grass, leaves
			and	trash under mower.
		I-	Dirty	air		filter,
			Low	oil		level/dirty	oil.
		!4l	Faulty		spark plug.
		•	Dirty fuel filter.
		•	Stale	or		dirty fuel.
			Water		in fuel.

,_- Spark plug wire loose.

jo Dirty engine air screen/fins. Dirty/clogged muffler.

!- Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

_Q Engine valves out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments section.

•Contact an authorized service center/department.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat with attachment

clutch engaged

Worn, bent		or loose blade.	•	Replace	blade.
Bent	blade	mandrel.	•	Tighten	blade	bolt.
				Replace	blade mandrel.
Loose/damaged part(s).			•	Tighten	loose part(s).
				Replace	damaged parts.
Faulty	operator-safety		•	Check wiring,		switches and
presence control system.				connections.		If not
				corrected, contact an autho
				rized service		center/

department.

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