Craftsman 917.28726 =ROBLEM Cause Correction, Vibration, Into reverse, Operator leaves seat with

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

=ROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Loss of power

6.

Faulty

spark

plug.

 

(continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Worn,

bent

or

loose

blade.

vibration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

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

1.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.

,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 Rrftsmrn SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A90=DAYS on Battery Year on TractorGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceII. Slope Operation Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Not use a nozzle lock-opendeviceProduct SPECiFiCATiONSSears Installation Service For prices and additional information call 1=800=827=6655Check Battery Adjust SeatUnpack Carton Check Deck Levelness To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake System@@@ Service Reminder / Hour Meter Know Your TractorAttachment Clutch Lever Stopping To Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Operate MowerTo Transport Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate on Hills Transmission Engaged Transmission DisengagedADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP RGE TRANSMiSSiONMowing TiPS Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Tires Blade RemovalBelts LubricationTo Change Engine OIL AIR Filter To Install Mower To Remove Mower03042 FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentVisual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Engine To Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL BatteryFuel System CylindersProblem Cause Correction Into reverse =ROBLEM Cause CorrectionVibration Operator leaves seat withRoblem Cause Correction Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXGarantia Servicio Funcionamiento General De amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzarIII. Niios IV. RemolquePage Especificaciones DEL Producto API-SG-SLResponsabilidades DEL Cliente LA Caja DE Carton Ajuste EL AsientoPara Remover EL Tractor Desempaque LA Caja DE CartonRevision DE LA Preskn DE LAS Llantas Revision DE LA Nivelacion DELRemover EL Tractor DE LA Plata Conjunto@@@ Palanca DE Control DE Movimien Familiaricese CON SU TractorSU Tractor Palanca DE Mando CruceroParada Cuchillas DE LA Segadora Como Usar SU TractorMiento Para Usar EL Control DE LA AOELER- AOI6N DPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA Segadora AtrasUtilizar EL Mando Crucero Para Ajustar LAS Ruedas CALIBRADO- RASPara Operar EN Cerros Usar EL Sistema DE Funcionamiento AtrasPara Transportar Meoanismo DE Aviso DE Servicio / CRON6METRO Antes DE Hacer Arrancar EL MotorAgregue Gasolina Arranque CON Tiempo FRO 50 Y Menos MASArranque CON Tiempo Templado Calentamiento Para LA Transmision AutomaticaConsejos Para Segar Programa DE Mantenimiento Recomendaciones GeneralesAntes DE Cada USO Verifiez Sistema Funcionamiento Atras ROS LlantasVerifiez Sistema Presencia OPERA- DOR Cuidado DE LA CuohillaCorreas Enfriamiento DEL TransejeNivel DEL Fluido DE LA Bomba DEL Transeje Motor LubricacionPara Darle Servicio AL Prefiltro Filtro DE Aceite DEL MotorFiltro DE Aire Para Darle Servicio AL CartuchoTractor Para Desmontar LA Cortadora DE CespedInstale LA Segadora Fije LA Pieza DE Union Anterior E Lado Para Nivelar LA SegadoraRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado Ajuste DE Delante a AtrasMontaje DE LA Correa DE Transmision DE LA Segadora Desmontaje DE LA CorreaMontaje DE LA Correa IMPRESI6N / INCLINACI6N DE LAS RUE= Controlar Y Ajustar EL FrenoControl DEL Freno DAS DelanterasPara Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ Delantera Para Adjuntar LOS Cables DE EmpalmeReemplazar LA Bateria Para Cambiar EL FusibleMotor Para Ajustar EL Cable DE Control DE LA ACELERACI6NPara Ajustar EL Carburador Cjlindros BaterjaAceite DEL Motor OtrosPero noarranca IDENTIFICACI6N DE ProblemasProblema CausaCuando el operador ContinuadoCORRECCJ6N Ma corte=dieparejoCausa Correccion Solamente Ande Cuesta Arriba O 15GRADOSMAXSears

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