Craftsman 917.28955 owner manual Problemcause, Loss of power

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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 witi- fresh, clean gasoline.

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

Loss

of power

 

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

to

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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Contents SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A CRI FtsmrnDays on Battery Craftsman Limited Warranty TWO Years on TractorGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceSafe Handling of Gasoline GENERALSERVlCE Repair Protection Product SpecificationsSears Installation Service Customer Responsibilities1/40.D. Washer Mower Front WheelAssemble Front Wheel to Mower To Remove Tractor fromCarton Before Removing TractorINSTALL Mower and Drive Belt Ing bracket Disengage Belt tension rod K from lockCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position@@@ Service Reminder / Hour Meter Attachment Clutch SwitchKnow Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping Mower Blades EngineTo Move Forward and Backward To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH= MentsADD Gasoline To Start EngineReserve Fuel Valve Operation Mowing Tips Schedule ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USECheck Reverse Operation ROS System Check Operator Presence SystemTires Lubrication To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling EngineMuffler To Service CartridgeClean AIR Screen IN=LINE Fuel FilterCution Deck Washout PortTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationBelt Installation Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT- Tery To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hood & Grill Assembly Other BatteryTractor EngineWill not start Problem CauseCorrection Loss of power ProblemcauseDischarge Headlights not working If so equipped CuttingTractor Is shifted Battery Will NotWhen Turning Engine BackfiresINE Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationGARANTiA Limitada DE Craftsman DOS AltOS Para Tractores Advertenoia Funoionamiento GeneralGasolina III. NII OSManipulacion Segura DE LA IV. RemolquePage API-SG-SL LA REPARAClONEspecificaciones DEL ProductoDe uni6n Deantera Rear Lift Link BarraAntioscilaci6n Montaje de la piezaPara Para Hacer Rodar EL TractorFuera DE LA Corredera Vea la sec= LA CorrederaFije LA Pieza DE Union Anterior E Instale LA Segadora Y LA Correa DE TRANSMISI6NTaje DE LA Segadora Y DE LA Correa DE Transmision Instale Primero LA Barra Anti Balanceo SPage Jlista DE Revision Revision DE LA Presion DE LAS LlantasRevision DE LA Nivelacion DEL Conjunto Revision DEL Sistema DE Frenos@@@@ Istema DE Funcionamjento Hacia Familiaricese CON SU TractorMiento Como Usar SU TractorLA Segadora Para Transportar Funcionamiento AtrasUsar EL Sistema DE Funcionamiento ATR,,S Para Operar EN CerrosArranque CON Tiempotem Plado 50/10 Y MAS Agregue GasolinaPara Operar DE LA Valvula DE Gasolina DE Reserva Para Hacer Arrancar EL MotorConsejos Para Segar DE Lubricacion Recomendaciones GeneralesAntes DE Cada USO TablaTractor Motor Lubricacksn 4rmiMmpieza DE LA Entrada DE AIRE/AREAS DE Enfriamento LimpiezaFiltro DE Combustible EN Linea Limpieza DE LA Rejilla DE AireImportante Puerto DE Lavado DE LA CubiertaInstalar LA Segadora Y LA Correa DE Para Desmontar LA Cortadora DECesped Para Instalar LA SegadoraRegulacion DE LA Precision DE Lado Para Nivelar LA SegadoraRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado Ajuste DE Delante a ATR,SControlar Y Ajustar EL Freno Montaje DE LA Correa DE LA SEGA- DoraControl DEL Freno Impresion / Inclinacion DE LAS Ruedas Delanteras Para Cameiar LA Correa DE Impulsion DE MovimientoDesmontaje DE LA Correa Montaje DE LA CorreaEntrecierre Y Reles Para ADJ U Ntar LOS CAB LES DE EM Palm EReemplazar LA Bateria Para Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ DelanteraCarburador MotorCilindros OtrosMotor Sistema DE Combustible Aceite DEL MotorEstrangulacion Choke ProblemaCausa CorreccionProblema Identificacion DE ProblemasLas luz ces delanteras no est.n Solamente Ande Cuesta Arriba O Operacion SeguraCuesta Abajo Y no Atraviese EL Cerro 15GRADOS MAX Your Home Needmore

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