Craftsman 917.27191 owner manual Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:

See approprlate sectlon In manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Loss of power

1.

Cutting too much grass/too

1.

Set in "Higher Cut" position/

 

2.

fast.

 

reduce speed.

 

Throttle in =CHOKE"

2.

Adjust

throttle control.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

Clean

underside of mower

 

3.

Build-up of grass, leaves

3.

 

 

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

 

7.

Dirty fuel filter.

7.

spark plug.

 

Replace fuel filter.

 

8.

Stale or dirty fuel.

8.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

 

 

 

 

fresh

gasoline.

 

9.

Water in fuel.

9.

Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

Excessive vibratlon

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).

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Chsck 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.Replace blade mandrel.

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

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat with wlth attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

1.Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1.Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Mower deck not level.

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

4.Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

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

qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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