Craftsman 917.273481 manual Troubleshooting Chart, Engine

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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

Loss of power

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

6.

Loose

or damaged

wiring.

 

with fresh,

clean

gasoline.

 

6.

Check all wiring•

 

 

ir

7.

Carburetor

out of adjustment•

7.

See 'ToAdjust

Carburetor"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

1.Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce

 

fast•

 

in "CHOKE" position.

 

speed•

 

 

 

2.

Throttle

.

Adjust

throttle

control•

3.

Build-up

of grass,

leaves and

•

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.

3O

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Contents 20.0 HP, 42 Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Service Do notIII. Children Across Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSears Installation Service Repair Protection AgreementsSteering Check Battery Howto SET UP Your TractorTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor fromInstall Seat Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckCheck Brake System Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck Levelness@@@@@ Know Your Tractor Lift LeverEngine Howto USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward BackwardTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate On HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Automatic Transmission Warm UPPurge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Operator Presence System BatteryTractor Blade RemovalEngine Transaxle Pump FluidLubrication AIR Filter To Service PRE-CLEANERClean AIR Screen Spark PlugsCleaning TractorTo Remove Mower Ground...J To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake Belt RemovalTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Transmission Removal ReplacementFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyTo Adjust Choke Control EngineFinal Setting Acceleration TestEngine OIL BatteryFuel System CylindersTroubleshooting Chart Problem CauseSlow Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Correction OFFTractor - Model Number Schematic LlllllTractor - Model Number Tractor - Model Number Electrical IgnitionCover, Terminal Tractor - Model Number 917.273481 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.273481 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 175456 13468319131316 16xTractor - Model Number 917.273481 Steering Assembly Lock Tractor - Model Number Engine 3645JTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Tractor - Model Number Decals Wheels & Tires175542426 15947I Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly159466 17 175689 Trunnion1o3 //y,1I Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck137645 138017185488 123713XOE= 170357 170351170352 170359Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj 24-294-13-S Blower Housing and Bafflesj Housing, blower 545016-S12-086-14-S Starting System Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no Linkage, chokeCRANKS,AFTIEXHAUST Exhaust Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 6E/AR

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