Craftsman 917.27603 manual Problem Cause

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM	CAUSE
LOSS of power	1.	Cutting	too much grass/too
		fast.
	2.	Throttle	in "CHOKE"
		position.
	3, Build-up		of grass, leaves
		and trash under mower.

4.Dirty airfilter.

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.

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			presence			control			system.
when	operator
leaves	seat with
with attachment
clutch	engaged
Poor cut - uneven		1.	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.

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.

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 bott.

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,

1.Replace blade, Tighten 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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