Craftsman 917.27582 owner manual Problem, Cause Correction, Start

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not start

CAUSE

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

1.

Out

of

fuel.

1.

Fill fuel

tank.

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine

not "CHOKED"

2.

See

"TO

START

 

ENGINE" in

 

properly.

 

 

Operation

section.

 

 

3.

Engine

flooded.

3.

Wait

several

minutes

before

 

 

 

 

 

 

attempting

to

start.

 

4.

Bad

spark

plug.

4.

Replace

 

spark

plug.

 

5.

Dirty

air filter.

5.

Clean/replace

air

filter.

6.

Dirty

fuel

filter.

6.

Replace

 

fuel

filter.

 

7.

Water

in fuel.

7.

Empty

fuel tank

and

carbure-

 

 

 

 

 

 

tor, refill tank with fresh gas-

 

 

 

 

 

 

oline

and

replace

fuel

filter.

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.

 

 

qualified

service

center.

1.

Dirty

air

filter.

 

1.

Clean/replace

 

air filter.

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

filter.

 

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.

 

qualified

service

center.

1.

Brake

pedal not depressed.

1.

Depress

brake

pedal.

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).

 

 

 

qualified

service

center.

 

1.

Weak

or

dead

battery.

1.

Recharge

or

replace

battery.

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

filter.

4.

Clean/replace

air filter.

 

5.

Low

oil

level/dirty oil.

5.

Check oil level/change

oil.

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation IV, Towing ServiceII1. Children Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service @@@@@Customer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsKeys Install Seat Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Steering Wheel Carton Unpack CartonCheck Battery To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for locationChecktire Pressure ChecklistCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessReverse Neutral High LOW Slow Ignition Knowyour Tractor ROS onTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To SET Parking BrakeTo Adjust Gauge Wheels Using the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerOperating in Reverse Towing Carts and Other Attach Ments To Operate on HillsTo Transport Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UPPurge Transmission Mowing Tips General Recommendations Fill in DatesBlade Care TractorOperator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROS Blade RemovalBatt E RY Clean AIR Screen AIR FilterEngine Cooling System Cleaning MufflerIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Check and Adjust Brake To Check BrakeMent VER Neutral AdjustmentTransmission Removal Replacement To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly Preliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineEngine OIL BatteryFuel System CylindersProblem Cause CorrectionStart Problemcause Dirty Fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel WaterProblem Cause Correction FastSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.275820 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917,275820 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.275820 Steering Assembly J39186093X428 Tractor - Model Number 917,275820 Optional EquipmentTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels &TIRES KEY PartPart Description Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 1718Tractor - Model Number 917,275820 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Lo2/\ lo2lol RTV 20@ 1266A 305A PTO Kit Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillYour Home
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