Craftsman 917.25801 owner manual Troubleshootingchart, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:

See appropriate section In manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

Loss of power

.

Cutting too much grass/too

1.

Set in "Higher

Cut" position/

 

 

fast.

 

reduce

speed,

 

 

2.

Throttle in =CHOKE"

2.

Adjust

throttle

control.

position.

3.Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

4.Dirty air filter.

5.Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.Faulty spark plug.

7.Dirty fuel filter.

8.Stale or dirty fuel.

9.Water in fuel.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/replace air filter.

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.Drain fuel tank and carbure tor, refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues to run

•hen operator leaves seat wlth

_vlth attachment _lutch engaged

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler. 13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1.Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

1.Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11 .Clean engine air screen/fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments section.

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

3.Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Poorcut-uneven .Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Mower deck not level.

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

4.Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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