Craftsman 917.274953 manual Troubleshootingchart, Problem, Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Englne contlnues to run

when operator leaves seat with

with attachment clutch engaged

CAUSE

. 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.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

1.Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

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 carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

1O.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11 .Clean engine air screen/fins. 12.Clean/raplace muffler. 13.Check all wiring.

14.See "ToAdjust 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.

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

qualified service center.

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 holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1.Replace blade. "13ghten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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