Craftsman 917.28746 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Battery, Engine, Other

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STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- t~.r will not be used for 30 days or more.

aWARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

When tractor is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

1.

Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

 

in the Maintenance section of this

 

manual).

2.

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

 

(See belt replacement instruCtions in

 

the Service and Adjustments section of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

•Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age container: Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10rriinutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure- tor. Do not empty the gas tank and carbu-

PROBLEM

Will not start

CAUSE

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

2.

Engine

not "CHOKED"

2.

See "TO START ENGINE" in

 

properly.

 

Operation section.

 

3.

Engine

flooded.

3.

Wait several

minutes

before

4.

Bad spark plug.

 

attempting to start.

 

4.

Replace spark plug.

 

5.

Weak

or dead battery.

5.

Recharge or replace

battery.

6.

Dirty

air filter.

6.

Clean/replace

air filter.

7.

Dirty

fuel filter.

7.

Replace fuel

filter.

 

8.

Water

in fuel.

8.

Empty fuel tank and carbure-

 

 

 

 

 

tor, refill tank with fresh gas-

9.

loose

 

or damaged wiring.

 

oline and replace fuel filter.

 

9.

Check all wiring.

 

10.Carburetor out of adjListment. 10. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

11. Engine valves out of

11. Contact a Sears

or other

adjustment.

qualified service

center.

 

this manual).

3.

lubricate

as shown in the Maintenance

 

section

of this manual.

4.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

 

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

 

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

 

Replace

if necessary.

5.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

 

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage. After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATIERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables discon- nected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

retor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1.Remove spark plug(s).

2.Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3.Tum ignition key to start position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4.Replacewith new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable pro- tective cover that does not retain mois- ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not 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.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.Weak or dead battery.

2.Corroded battery terminals.

3.loose or damaged wiring.

4.Faulty solenoid or starter.

1.Clean/replace air filter.

2.Replace spark plug.

3.Recharge or replace battery.

4.Replace fuel filter.

5.Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

6.Check all wiring.

7.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

8.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Depress 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.

1.Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

.

3.Check all wiring.

4.Check/replace solenoid or starter.

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

Loss of power

1. Cutting too much grass/too

1. Raise cutting height/reduce

 

fast.

speed.

2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

3.Build-up of grass, leaves and 3. Clean underside of mower

 

trash

under mower.

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

4.

Dirty

air filter.

4.

Clean/replace air filter.

 

5.

low

oil level/dirty oil.

5.

Check oil level/change oil.

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Contents Your Home SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ASafety Rules Service II. Slope OperationIV. Towing III. ChildrenProduct Specifications Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsTools Required for Assembly Install Mower and Drive BeltAssemble Front Wheel to Mower To Remove Tractor fromCheck Tire Pressure Ichecklist Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position ALL BeltsAttachment Clutch Switch Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Lubrication Chart TractorGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETransaxle Pump Fluid EngineCleaning To Install MowerVice or Adjustments Tractor To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Replacing Battery To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTroubleshooting Chart BatteryEngine OtherProblem Cause Correction Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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