Craftsman 917.272054 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

Loss of power

1.

Cutting too much grass/too

 

 

fast.

 

2.

Throttle in "CHOKE"

 

 

position.

 

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 dirty fuel.

 

9.

Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air scraen/fins. 12.Dir ty/clogged muffler.

!13.Loose or damaged widng.

14.Carburetor out of adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

vibration

2.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

Engine continues

1.

Faulty operator-safety

to run

 

presence control system.

when operator

 

 

leaves seat with

 

 

with attachment

 

 

clutch engaged

 

 

Poorcut-uneven

1.

Wom, 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.

CORRECTION

1.Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

2.Adjust throttlecontml.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/raplace 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 carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean engine air scraen/fms. 12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all widng.

14.See "To Adjust 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 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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