Craftsman 917.27582 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

 

2.

Engine not “CHOKED”

2.

See “TO START ENGINE” in

 

 

properly.

 

Operation section.

 

3.

Engine fl ooded.

3.

Wait several minutes before

 

 

 

 

attempting to start.

 

4.

Bad spark plug.

4.

Replace spark plug.

 

5.

Dirty air fi lter.

5.

Clean/replace air fi lter.

 

6.

Dirty fuel filter.

6.

Replace fuel fi lter.

 

7.

Water in fuel.

7.

Empty fuel tank and carbure-

 

 

 

 

tor, refi ll tank with fresh gas-

 

 

 

 

oline and replace fuel fi lter.

 

8.

Loose or damaged wiring.

8.

Check all wiring.

 

9.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

9.

See “To Adjust Carburetor”

 

 

 

 

in Service and Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

10. Engine valves out of

10. Contact a Sears or other

 

 

adjustment.

 

qualifi ed service center.

 

 

 

 

 

Hard to start

1.

Dirty air fi lter.

1.

Clean/replace air fi lter.

 

2.

Bad spark plug.

2.

Replace spark plug.

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

4.

Dirty fuel filter.

4.

Replace fuel fi lter.

 

5.

Stale or dirty fuel.

5.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank

 

 

 

 

with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

7.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7.

See “To Adjust Carburetor” in

 

 

 

 

Service and Adjustments

 

 

 

 

section.

 

8.

Engine valves out of

8.

Contact a Sears or other

 

 

adjustment.

 

qualifi ed service center.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not

1.

Brake pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress brake pedal.

turn over

2.

Attachment clutch is engaged.

2.

Disengage attachment clutch.

 

3.

Weak or dead battery.

3.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

4.

Blown fuse.

4.

Replace fuse.

 

5.

Corroded battery terminals.

5.

Clean battery terminals.

 

6.

Loose or damaged wiring.

6.

Check all wiring.

 

7.

Faulty ignition switch.

7.

Check/replace ignition switch.

 

8.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

8.

Check/replace solenoid or

 

 

 

 

starter.

 

9.

Faulty operator presence

9.

Contact a Sears or other

 

 

switch(es).

 

qualifi ed service center.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine clicks but

1.

Weak or dead battery.

1.

Recharge or replace battery.

will not start

2.

Corroded battery terminals.

2.

Clean battery terminals.

 

3.

Loose or damaged wiring.

3.

Check all wiring.

 

4.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

4.

Check/replace solenoid or

 

 

 

 

starter.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Cutting too much grass/too

1.

Raise cutting height/reduce

 

 

fast.

 

speed.

 

2.

Throttle in “CHOKE” position.

2.

Adjust throttle control.

 

3.

Build-up of grass, leaves and

3.

Clean underside of mower

 

 

trash under mower.

 

housing.

 

4.

Dirty air fi lter.

4.

Clean/replace air fi lter.

 

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

5.

Check oil level/change oil.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Lawn Tractor Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationIII. Children Service Safe Handling of GasolineII. Slope Operation IV. TowingGeneral Service Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSears Installation Service Repair Protection AgreementsUnassembled Parts Steering WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Using the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerOperating in Reverse Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineTo Start Engine Purge TransmissionMowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Engine Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Engine Cooling SystemSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel FilterService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Remove Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Check and Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission Removal ReplacementTransaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral Adjustment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FusePreliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestBattery StorageOther Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Mower blades will Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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