Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual Problem Cause, Correction

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PROBLEM		CAUSE
Willnot_art	• Out of fuel.
	•	Engine	not "CHOKED"
		properly.
	•	Engine	flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Ditty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

CORRECTION

•	Fill fuel		tank.
• See =TO START ENGINE"
	in Operation				section.
•	Wait	several			minutes
	before attempting to start.
•	Replace		spark			plug.
•	Clean/replace					air filter.
•	Replace		fuel		filter.
•	Drain	fuel		tank		and
	carburetor,			refill tank with
	fresh	gasoline				and replace
	fuel filter.
•	Check all			wiring.
•	See	=To Adjust				Carburetor"
	in Service			Adjustments
	section.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not start

•Engine valves out of adjustment.

•Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjustment.

•Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

•Attachment clutch is

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery terminals,

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty ignition switch.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

i• Faulty operator presence switch(es).

•Weak or dead battery.

•Corroded battery terminals.

•	Contact		an authorized
	service		center/department.
•	Clean/replace				air filter.
•	Replace		spark		plug.
•	Recharge			or replace
	battery.
•	Replace		fuel filter,
•	Drain fuel tank and refill with
	fresh	gasoline.
•	Check	all		wiring.
•	See =To Adjust				Carburetor"
	in Service			Adjustments
	section.
•	Contact		an authorized
	service		centerldepartment.
•	Depress			clutch/brake pedal.
•	Disengage attachment
	clutch.
•	Recharge or replace
	battery.
•	Replace fuse.
•	Clean battery terminals.
•	Check all wiring.
•	Check/replace				ignition
	switch.
•	Check/replace				solenoid or
	starter.
•	Contact		an authorized
	service		center/department.
•	Recharge			or replace
	battery.
•	Clean	battery			terminals.

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