Craftsman 917.2754 owner manual Cause, Ros

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Loss of power (cont.)

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

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.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

CORRECTION

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 carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline 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 tractor is shifted

into reverse

Engine continues to run when

operator leaves seat with

attachment clutch engaged

. Reverse operation system

(ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other attachment

is engaged.

1.Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1. Turn ignition key to

ROS

"ON" position.

See

Operation section.

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Poor cut - 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, and

3.

Clean

underside

of

mower

 

 

trash

under

mower.

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

4.

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,

leaves,

open

vent holes.

and

trash

around

mandrels.

 

 

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation Service IV, Towi NGSafe Handling of Gasoline General Service Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection Agreements Keys Install Seat For AssemblyInstall Steering Wheel Carton Unpack CartonCheck Battery Operation section for locationChecktire Pressure ChecklistCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessProperty damage Tractor Lift Lever Plunger Used to releaseTo Move Forward and Backward To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake StoppingTo Stop Mower Blades Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower Operating in ReverseTo Start Engine MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips AS YOU Complete Regular Service General RecommendationsBlade Removal TractorOperator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROS To Sharpen BladeBattery Clean AIR Screen AIR FilterEngine Cooling System Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower To Remove MowerBelt Installation To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Replacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly Preliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineFuel System Engine OILCylinders Problem Cause CorrectionStart Cause ROSProblem Cause Correction OFFPage Schematic Tractor - Model Number 917,275400Electrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,275400 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Ground Drive CAD Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Steering Assembly Optional Equipment KEY PartTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEYDecals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 159460Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck TUVLo8 Tractor Model Number Peerless Transaxle Model Number LTH200020@ 6170 763@ 142117 PTO Set Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Our Home

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