Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual Troubleshootingchart, Problem Cause

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/ fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive vibration • Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

CORRECTION

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" position/ 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 carbura tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

•Cpnnect and tighten spark plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See =To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments section.

Engine continues

i to run when operator leaves seat with

attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

•Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves, andtrash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup

of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

service center/department.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.