Craftsman 917.275021 manual Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause, Lossofpower

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TROUBLESHOOTING		CHART
PROBLEM	CAUSE
Lossofpower	.	Cutting			too much	grass/too
	2.	fast.
	2.	Throttle			in "CHOKE"
	3.	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.

1O.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.
Excessive			1.	Worn,	bent or loose blade.
vibration
			2.	Bent	blade mandrel.
			3.	Loose/damaged		part(s).
Engine		continues	1.	Faulty	operator-safety
to run when				presence control		system.
operator		leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch	engaged
Poor	cut - uneven		.	Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Mower deck not level.

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

4.Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

1.Set in "Higher Cut" position/ 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.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.Drain 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 Adjustments section.

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Replace blade mandrel.

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

. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower

housing.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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