Craftsman 917.271653 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Cause, Correction

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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

CAUSE

1.Out of fuel.

2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3.Engine flooded.

4.Bad spark plug.

5.Dirty air filter.

6.Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8.Loose or damaged wiring.

9.Carburetor out of adjustment

10,Engine valves out of adjustment.

1.Dirty air filter.

2.Bad spark plug.

3.Weak or dead battery.

4.Dirty fuel filter.

5.Stale or dirty fuel.

6.Loose or damaged wiring.

7.Carburetor out of adjustment

8.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1.Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2.Attachment clutch is engaged,

3.Weak or dead battery.

4.Blown fuse,

5.Corroded battery terminals.

6.Loose or damaged wiring.

7.Faulty ignition switch.

CORRECTION

1.Fill fuel tank.

2.See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3.Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4.Replace spark plug.

5.Clean/replace air filter.

6, Replace fuel filter, 7, Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8.Check all wiring.

9.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments section.

10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Clean/replace air filter.

2.Replace spark plug.

3.Recharge or replace battery.

4.Replace fuel filter.

5.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6.Check all wiring,

7.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments section.

8.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3.Recharge or replace battery,

4, Replace fuse.

5.	Clean	battery	terminals.
6.	Check	all wiring.
7.	Check/replace		ignition
	switch.

			8.	Faulty	solenoid		or	starter.
			9.	Faulty	operator		presence
				switch(es).
	Engine	clicks but	1.	Weak	or	dead	battery.
	will not	start	1.	Weak	or	dead	battery.
	will not	start	2.	Corroded		battery		terminals.
			2.	Corroded		battery		terminals.
			3.	Loose	or	damaged		wiring.
			4.	Faulty	solenoid		or	starter.

8.	Check/replace		solenoid or
	starter.
9.	Contact	a Sears	or other
	qualified	service	center.

1.Recharge or replace battery.

2.Clean battery terminals.

3.Check all wiring.

4.Check/replace solenoid or starter.

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