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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

Engiae_clicksbut

•

Loose

or damaged wiring.

will not start (con

•

Faulty

solenoid or starter.

t'd)

 

 

 

Loss Ofpower

•

Cutting

too much

 

 

grass/too fast.

 

• Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-

 

 

tieR.

!.

•Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/didy oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air screen/fins.

' Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust- ment.

•Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive vibration • Wom, bent or loose blade.

 

 

•

Bent blade mandrel.

 

 

•

Loose/damaged part(s).

"Engine cOntinues to

* _Faulty operator-safety

run when

operator

 

g.resencecontrol system.

leaves seat with

 

 

=attachment

clutch

 

 

engaged

 

 

 

Poor cut - uneven

•

Wom, bentor loose blade.

tMower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

.-"

CORRECTION

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi- tion/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 gaso- line and replace fuel filter.

•Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments section.

•Contact an authorized ser- vice center.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade boll

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged pads.

Check widng, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho- rized service center..

•Replace blade. Tighten blade boll

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower housing.

•Replace blade mandrel;

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Comfort is a priority in the design of the Craftsman 917.270711. It includes a comfortable high back seat that provides support during extended use. The tractor's steering wheel is conveniently positioned, ensuring easy maneuverability around obstacles such as trees and flower beds. Moreover, the ergonomically designed controls are within easy reach, providing a seamless user experience.

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