Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual Troubleshooting Points, Problem, Cause, Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Will not ,start

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Hard to start

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CAUSE

1, Out of fuel.

2, Engine not "CHOKED" properly, 3 Engine flooded.

4.Bad spark plug,. 5, Dirty air filter,,

6.Dirty fuel filter,

7Water tn fuel

8Loose or damaged widng. 9, Carburetor out of adjustment

10 Engtna valves out of adjustment,

1, Dirty air filter,

2Bad spark plug,

3Weak or dead battery,,

4Dirty fuel filler,

5Stale or dirty fuel.

6Loose or damaged wiring.

7Carburetor out of adjustment

8o Engine valves out of adjustment

CORRECTION

1_ Fill fuel tank

2, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section,

3, Wait several mlnules before attempting to start. 4,, Replace spark plug.

5, Clean/replace air filter.

6.Replace fuel filter

7.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tar_kwith fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter'. 8, Check all wtdng.

9Contact an authorized service center/department,

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Clean/replace air filter.

2 Replace spark plug

3, Recharge or replace battery

4_ Replace fuel filter.

5,, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 6,, Check all w[dng,

7, Contact an authorized service centaddepartment. 8, Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine will not turn over

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1, Clutch!brake pedal nol depressed

2.Attachment clutch is engaged. 3_ Weak or dead battery

4, Blown fuse

5,_ Corroded battery terminals,

6Loose or damaged wldng. 7, Faulty ignition switch

8,, Faulty solenoid or starter.

9Faulty operator presence switch(es),,

1, Depress clutch/brake pedal

24Disengage attachment clutch.

3,. Recharge or replace battery

4 Replace fuse,,

5 Clean battery terminals,

6 Check all wiring

7 Check/replace ignition switch,,

8 Check/replace solenoid or starter,

9_ Contact an authodzed service centeddepartmenL

Engtne clicks but wltt not start

Loss of power

Excess_Wevibration

1,. Weak or dead battery

2.Corroded battery termtnals_ 3_ Loose or damaged widng,

4Faulty solenoid or starter,.

1.Cutting too much grass!too fast 2., Throttte In "CHOKE" position.

3, Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower_

4_ Dirty air filter.

5Low oit levelldirty oil, 6, Faulty spark plug

7.Dirty fuel filter,. B. Stale or dirty fuel 9,, Water in fuel

10,. Spark plug wire loose

11, Dtrty engine air screen/fins. t2. Dirtylclogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14Carburetor out o! adjustment

15Engine valves out of adjustment.

1, Worn, bent or loose blade 2,, Bent blade mandrel. =

3.Loose/damaged part(s)

1.Recharge or replace battery

2.Clean battery terminals,

3, Check all wiring.

4.Check/replace solenoid or starter,

1, Set In "Higher Cur'position/reduce speed,

2 Adjust throttle control

3, Clean underside of mower housing, 4, Ciean/replace air lifter..

5.Check eli leveVchange oii_

6, Clean and regap or change spark plug

7Replace fuel filter,

8, Drain fue! tank and refit{ with fresh gasoline,

9Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

tt.Clean engine air screen/fins, 12, Clean/replace muffler,.

13 Check all wiring.

14, Contact an authorized servtce center/department, 15, Contact an authorized service center/department.

1, Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt,

2.Replace blade mandrel.

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

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Contents Page I1, Slope Operation It Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersReprductive harm Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery ModelParts ORDERING/SERVICE Back Cover 19-2628-29 31-49Engine Maintenance PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Rolling Tractor Offskid UnpackcartonAssembly AccessConnect Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Routed correctlyChecklist Operation KnowyourtractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See OperationTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Figs Check Engine OIL Level See FigADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Before Each USECresponsibi TractorBrake Operation TiresTo Clean Battery and Terminals BatteryLubrication Customer MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt ICE and AdjustmentsPosition To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchSee Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel CamberTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse Front Wheel See Fig29To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Choke control has been preset at the factory To Adjust Throttle Control CableSee Figs Final Setting To Adjust Carburetor See FigAcceleration Test Fuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points ProblemCause CorrectionProblem Cause POmNTSService Notes Wiring Insulated Clips Properly Secure Your WiringTractor -- Model Number Clips Were Removed forTractor -- Model Number 917,251550 ElectricalKEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model NumberKey, Ignition Chassis and Enclosures 1815Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description72140608 146967X011Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Ground DriveSteering ASSEMBLy IEPAIRPAtTSRepair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part DescriptionREPAIRPART8 933Engine KEY Part NO, no Seat Assembly TRACTOR-- Model Number19 !i NOoDecals No noKEY Part Description NO. no NO. noTractor Model Number Lift Assembly4113 20 19 Rod Asmo, Lever Shaft Asm Lift VgtLever Asm Lift Rh Ring Truarc #5133-87Mower Deck Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle KEY Part NO. no Description 13953614 151617 Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 Crankcase KEY Part NO. noDescripon KEY Part NO. noKohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 Blower Housing and Baffles255 20 19 1 Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part Description Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515AIR Intake DescriptionStarting System Engine Controls TRACTOR--MODEL12 \i Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONEngine Controls KEY Part NO. no6p810 Fuel System KEY Part NO. no Description NQT IllustratedCrankshaft KEY Part NO. no Description Exhaust KEY Part DescriptionService Notes Guideth Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillSight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree If YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberProduct Tractor Model Number Engine Model no