Craftsman 917.27077 manual Problemcause

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Engine clicks but

•

Loose or damaged wiring.

will not start (cont'd)

•

Faulty

solenoid or starter.

Loss of power

 

Cutting

too much

 

 

grass/too fast.

 

 

Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-

 

 

tion.

 

CORRECTION

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi- tion/reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•

Clean underside of mower

housing.

 

Dirty

air filter.

 

 

Low oil leveVdirty oil.

 

Faulty spark

plug.

•

Dirty

fuel filter.

•

Stale

or dirty

fuel.

•

Water

in fuel.

 

•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

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

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.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Bent blade mandrel. Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-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.

 

 

Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

Replace blade.

Tighten

blade

bolt.

 

Level

mower deck.

Clean

underside

of mower

housing.

 

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Contents RRIIFTSMIIN General Operation Limi Warraniy on Craftsman Riding EquipmentChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notTY is Involved Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith the enginerunningCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Parts BAG Contents Shown Full Size @@ , Washers Install Steering Wheel Assemble Extension Shaft and BootTools Required for To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect BatteryInstall Mulcher Plate Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts H L Attachment To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping EngineBefore Starting Engine ToadjustmowercuttingheightTowing Carts and Other Attachments To Start Engine ADD GasolineWarm Weather Starting 50 F Above Cold Weather Starting 50 F and belowMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Brakeoperation TractorEngine Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Remove Mower To Install MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment TolevelmowerhousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt RemovalAm Nut To Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel Align To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Adjust Choke Control Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Preliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorFinal SEI-IING Acceleration TestFuel System TractorEngine OIL CylindersCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Problemcause =FAST Troubleshootinghart Problem CauseCorrection Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Tractor - Model NumberTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part NO. no Description Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number 917,270770 Steering AssemblyEngine 12 STD522507 Bolt RrHex 1/4 Engine KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionKEY -PART NO. no Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY DecalsWheels & Tires Part DESCRIP11ONTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Stlt KEY Part Description150 792077A 535 Gasket SET J Tractor o Model Number Label Kiti 51A 281412 Spacer, Carburetor Inch= 25.4 mm 859 Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears

917.27077 specifications

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