Craftsman 917.27632 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Causecorrection, Problem, Poorcut-uneven

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate

PROBLEM

section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

CAUSECORRECTION

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

4.Dirty air filter.

5.Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.Faulty spark plug.

7.Dirty fuel filter.

8.Stale or dirty fuel.

9.Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1.Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Bentblade mand_l.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

1.Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2.Adjust throttle control.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/replace air filter.

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter.

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

9.Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring.

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

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

3.Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

Engine dies when . Reverse operation system

tractor is shifted(ROS) is not "ON" while

into reversemower or other attachment is engaged.

1.Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section.

Engine	continues	.	Faulty operator-safety
to run	when		presence control system.

operator leaves seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

,Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected

contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Poorcut-uneven

.

Worn,

bent

or loose

blade.

1.

Replace

blade.

Tighten

blade

bolt.

2.

Mower

deck

not

level.

2.

Level

mower

deck.

3.

Buildup

of

grass,

leaves,

3.

Clean

underside

of

mower

4.

and

trash

under

mower.

housing.

Bent

blade

mandrel.

4.

Contact

a Sears

or

other

qualified

service

center.

5.

Clogged

mower

deck

vent

5.

Clean

around

mandrels to

from

build-up

of grass,

open

vent holes.

leaves,

and

trash

around

mandrels.

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