Craftsman 917.377431 manual Troubleshooting Problem, Chart Cause, Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM

Does not start

Lossof power

CHART

CAUSE

1.Dirtyairfilter.

2.Out of fuel.

3.Stale fuel.

4.Water in fuel.

5.Spark plugwire is disconnected.

6.Bad spa_ plug.

7.Loose blade or broken black adapter.

8.Control bar in released

pos o..

9.Controlbar defective.

1.Rear of lawn mower heusin

or cuttingblade dragging in heavy grass.

2.Cuttingtoo much grass.

CORRECTION

1.Clean/replace air filter,

2.Fillfuel tank.

3.Drain tank and refillwith fresh dean fuel.

4.Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refilltank withfreshgasoline.

5.Connect wire tO plug.

6.Replace spark plug.

7.Tighten blade bolt or replaceblade adapter.

8.Depress controlbar to handle.

i9. Replace controlbar.

1.Set to =HigherCut" position.

2.Set to =Higher Cut" position.

3.Dirty airfilter.

4.Buildupof grass, leaves, and trash un_r mower.

5.Too much oil in engine.

6.Walkingspeed too fast.

Poor out- uneven 1. Worn, bent or Ioese blade.

2.Wheel heights uneven.

3.Buildupof grass, leaves and trash undermower.

3.Clean/replace air _er.

4.Clean underside of mower

housing.

5.Check ell level.

6.Cut at slower walking speed.

1.Replace blade. "l-_jhten blade boll

2.Set allwheels at same height

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

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Contents £RIIFTSMIIN+ SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, Illinois Limited TWO Year Warranty on CraftsmanTraining PreparationOperation Maintenance and StorageLawn Mower Performance Lawn Mower MaintenanceHOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower To Unfold Handle To Prepare BatteryKnow Your Lawn Mower Meets Cpsc Safety RequirementsTo Install Discharging Deflector HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerEngine Speed Control Engine Zone ControlBefore Starrngengine OIL Mowing TipsGAS To Start EngineMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE SectionTo Replace Blade Lawn MowerEngine Drive WheelsGrass Catcher LubricationTo Change Engine OIL CleaningMuffler Spark PlugLawn Mower To Adjust HandleDischarge Guard Rear DeflectorHandle Engine SpeedCarburetor Other CyunderEngine Fuelsystem EngineoilCorrection Troubleshooting ProblemChart Cause Excessive vibration KEY Part NO. NO. Description Rotary Lawn Mower --MODEL noU.S. inches Inch = 25.4 mm Rotary Lawn Mower --MODEL no Gear Case Assembly Part NumberPage Rotary Lawn MOWER- Model no Rotary Lawn MOWER- Model no KEY Part NO. no Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine KEY Part Description Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine ModelModel Number NO. no KEY Part590696 Craftsman 4.-CYCLE Engine DogSpngSears

917.377431 specifications

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