Craftsman 917.275013 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Lossofpower

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 oi1.

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.

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.Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive			1.	Worn,	bent	or loose blade.
vibretion
			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

Poorcut-uneven1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

. Mower deck not level.

3.Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

. Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

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.

. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

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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Contents Icriiftsmiini SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ALimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatterySafety is Involved General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Service III. ChildrenDo not Be sure the area is clear of other Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement SystemVideo Cassette Slope Sheet To Remove Tractor From Carton Unpack Check BatteryTo Rolltractor Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemCheck Mower Levelness H L Knowyour Tractor Our tractors conform toHOW to USE Your Tractor Lift Lever To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Check Transaxle OIL Level EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning To Install Mower To Remove MowerAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrimary Idler Arm Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltReinstall Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltBelt Installation To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel Camber To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingFuel System EngineOther Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page Schematic TRACTOR- Model NumberTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical1u8is5 Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures PartDescription Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Engine KEY Paii DescriptionNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresOrgy Tractor - Model Lift Assembly NumberMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle Transaxle KEY Part NO. noCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankcase KEY Part NO. noTl to Not Illustrated Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionIGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication Staring System KEY OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part DescriptionCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Crankshaft Fuel System NO. no DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada