Craftsman 917272261 owner manual Troubleshoong Chart, Cause, Correction, Problem

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TROUBLESHOO_NG CHART

PROBLEM

LOSSof power (continued)

Excessive

vlbr_Ion

Engine continues to run when

operator leaves seat with

attachment clutch engaged

CAUSE

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

4.Dirty air filler.

5.Low oil leveVdirty oil.

6.Faulty spark plug.

7.Dirtyfuel filter.

8.Stale or dirty fuel.

9.Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

t 1.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.

CORRECTION

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 filler.

8.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

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

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/ fins.

12.Clash/replace muffler. 13.Check all widng.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade boll.

2.Replace blade mandrel.

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

1.Check widng, switches end connections. If not corrected contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Poorcut-uneven 1. Wom, 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

from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Mowerbladeswlll

1.

Obstruction in clutch

1.

Remove

obstruction.

not rotate

 

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged mower

2.

Replace mower ddve bell.

 

 

drive belt.

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen idler pulley.

3.

Replace

idler pulley.

 

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

4.

Replace

blade mandrel.

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917272261 specifications

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