Craftsman 917.271023 manual Troubleshooting, Chart Cause, Correction, Problem

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but will not start

CHART

CAUSE

•Weak or dead battery.

•Corroded battery termi- nals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

CORRECTION

• Recharge or replace battery.
•	Clean battery terminals.
•	Check all wiring.
•	Check/replace solenoid or
	starter.

Loss of power	•	Cutting too much
		grass/too fast.
	•	Throttle		in =CHOKE" posi-
		tion.
	• Build-up			of grass, leaves
		and trash under mower.
	•	Dirty air filter.
	• Low oil level/dirty oil.
	•	Faulty	spark plug.
	•	Dirty fuel filter.
	•	Stale	or dirty fuel.
	•	Water	in fuel.

•	Set in =Higher		Cut" posi-
	tion/reduce speed.
•	Adjust throttle		control.
•	Clean	underside of mower
	housing.
•	Clean/replace		air filter.
• Check oil level/change oil.
• Clean and regap or change
	spark	plug.
•	Replace fuel filter.
•	Drain	fuel tank	and refill with
	fresh	gasoline.
• Drain fuel tank and carbure-
	tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-
	line and replace fuel filter.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

•Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust- ment.

•Engine valves out of adjustment.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

*" F_'ultyoperator-safety presence control system.

• Connect and tighten spark
	plug wire.
• Clean engine air screen/fins.
•	Clean/replace		muffler.
•	Check all wiring.
• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
	Service	and Adjustments
	section.
• Contact an authorized ser-
	vice center.
• Replace blade. Tighten blade
	bolt.
•	Replace	blade	mandrel.
• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho- rized service center/

department.

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