Craftsman 917.27224 manual Troubleshooting Chart, Cause, Correction, Problem

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power continued)

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run when

operator leaves seat with

attachment

;lutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

CAUSE

3.Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4.Dirty air filter,

5.Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.Faulty spark plug.

7.Dirty fuel filter.

8.Stale or dirtyfuel.

9.Water in fuel,

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged mufflen

13,Loose or damaged widng. 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.

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 from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/replace air filter.

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.Drain fuel tank and 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/raplace muffler. 13.Check all widng.

14.See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in Service 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.

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected 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.

Mower blades will 1.	Obstruction in clutch
not rotate	mechanism.
2.	Worn/damaged mower
	drive belt.
3.	Frozen idler pulley.
4.	Frozen blade mandrel.
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1. Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

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