Craftsman 917.2720601 manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

Loss of power

3.

Build-up

 

of grass,

leaves

3.

Clean

 

underside

of mower

(continued)

 

and

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.

Drain fuel tank and refill

 

9.

 

 

in fuel.

 

 

 

with

fresh

gasoline.

 

Water

 

 

9.

Drain

fuel

tank and

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run when

operator leaves seat with attachment

clutch engaged

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.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1.Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

1.Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

carburetor, 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.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 corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Poorcut-uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Mower deck not level.

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

4.Bent blade mandrel.

. Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1.Replace blade. Tighten 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.

Mower blades will

1. Obstruction in clutch

1. Remove obstruction.

not rotate

mechanism.

 

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