Craftsman 917.28991 manual Problemcause, Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEMCAUSE

Engine clicks but 1 Weak or dead battery. will not start

2Corroded battery terminals.

3Loose or damaged wiring.

4Faulty solenoid or starter.

Loss of power

1 Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

3Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4Dirty air filter.

5Low oil level/dirty oil.

6Faulty spark plug.

7Dirty fuel filter.

8Stale or dirty fuel.

9Water in fuel.

CORRECTION

1Recharge or replace battery.

2Clean battery terminals.

3Check all wiring.

4Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1Raise cutting height/reduce speed.

2Adjust throttle control.

3Clean underside of mower housing.

4Clean/replace air filter.

5Check oil level/change oil.

6Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7Replace fuel filter.

8Empty fuel tank and refill tank wifl- fresh, clean gasoline.

9Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10

Spark

plug

wire loose.

10

Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

11

Dirty

engine

air

screen/fins.

11

Clean engine

air

screen/fins.

12

Dirty/clogged

muffler.

12

Clean/replace

muffler.

13

Loose

or damaged

wiring.

13

Check

all wiring.

14

Carburetor

out

of

adjustment.

14

See "To Adjust

Carburetor"

in

Service

and

Adjustments

section.

15

Engine

valves

out

of

adjustment.

15

Contact

a Sears

or other

qualified

service

center.

Excessive

vibration

1

Worn,

bent

or loose

blade.

1

Replace

blade. Tighten

blade bolt

2

Bent

blade

mandrel.

2

Contact

a Sears

or other

qualified

service

center.

3

Loose/damaged

part(s).

3

Tighten

loose

part(s).

Replace

damaged

parts.

Engine

continues

tc

1

Faulty

operator-safety

presence

1

Check wiring,

switches

and

run when

operator

control

system.

connections.

If not corrected,

leaves

seat with

contact a Sears or other

attachment clutch

engaged

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