Craftsman Troubleshoot 917 Starter and YT3000 Battery Issues

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

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

fast.

1

Raise

cutting

height/reduce

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.

6

Faulty

spark

plug.

6

Clean

and

regap

or change

spark

plug.

7

Dirty

fuel

filter.

7

Replace

fuel

filter.

8

Stale

or

dirty fuel.

8

Empty fuel tank and refill tank with

fresh,

clean

gasoline.

Water

in fuel.

9

Empty 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).
Engine	continues to	Faulty	operator-safety presence
run when operator		control	system.
leaves	seat with

attachment clutch engaged

3Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

1Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other

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Contents Crrftsmrn SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ACraftsman Full Warranty TWO Years on Riding Equipment General Operation Service Safe Handling of GasolineOn clothing, change cloth With Engine Running Product Specifications To Check Battery Adjust SeatTo Remove Tractor from Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position Check Brake SystemH L I\1 Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping To Move Forward and BackwardTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsUsing the Reverse Operation System Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To TransportTo Start Engine Mowing TiPSMaintenance Lubrication ChartSchedule USETires Operator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROSEngine Movable parts MufflerImportant Tug hose ensuring connec- tion is secure Deck Washout PortTo Install Mower To Remove Mower03042tex Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUST- Ment To Level MowerBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive BeltTral Adjustment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU=To Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT= TeryTo Adjust Choke Control Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseFuel System To Clean Battery and TermiCylinders Problem Will not startHard to start Engine will not turn over Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Run when operatorExcessive Vibration EngineProblem DischargeWhen Turning Loss of driveTractor Is shifted Into reverseOTR DOS Anos Para EL Equipo Tractor Funcionamiento General II. Funcionamiento EN PendientesIV. Remolque III. NinosManipulacion Segura DE LA Gasolina Page Especificaciones DEL ProductoResponsabilidades DEL Cliente Acuerdos DE Protecckn Para LA ReparacionLlaves DE CartonLA Caja Desempaque LA Caja DE CartonRevision DE LA Nivelacion DEL Conjunto Lista DE Revision@@@ Familiaricese CON SU Tractor Como Usar SU Tractor MientoPara Operar LA Segadora Para Parar LAS Cuchillas DE LA SEGadora Para Operar EN CerrosFuncionamiento Atras Usar Elsistemadefuncionami ENTOATR,,SPara Transportar Remolque DE Carretillas O Otros AccesoriosMenos Arranque CON Tiempo Templado 50 Y /10 C MASConsejos Para Segar Recomendaciones Generales Antes DE Cada USOCuidado DE LA Cuchilla LlantasATR,,S ROS Motor LubricacionFiltro DE Aire Filtro DE Combustible EN LineaLimpieza DE LA Rejilla DE Aire Sistema DE Enfriamiento DE AireManguera Puerto de Lavado Adaptador de Boq Instale LA Segadora DE CespedPara Desmontar LA Cortadora Erales DE LA Cortadora AL CHA Para Nivelar LA Segadora Regulacion Visual DE Lado a LadoAjuste DE Delante a Atras Regulacion DE LA Precision DE LadoControlar Y Ajustar EL Freno Control DEL FrenoRemocion DE LA Correa Instalacion DE LA CorreaImpresion / Inclinacion DE LAS Ruedas Delanteras Para Remover LAS Ruedas Para Hacer ReparacionesPara ADJ U Ntar LOS Cables DE EM Palm E Para Cambiar EL Fusible Para Remover EL Conjunto DEL CA= Pota Y DEL EnrejadoSistema DE Combustible OtrosAceite DEL Motor IDENTIFICACI6N DE Problemas CausaIdentificacion DE Problemas El corteLas luz Ces de lanteras no funcJo Page Page Page Oo a Needmore Your Home