Sears 917.258473 owner manual Troubleshooting Points, Problem, Cause, Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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PROBLEM

Wtl! not start

Hard to start

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Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

1.Outoffuet+

2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly+

3Englne flooded 4, Bad spark plug,. 5, Dirty air tilter,

6.Dirty fuel fi[tet

7Water in fuef

8Loose or damaged widng 9, Carburetor out of adjustment

10.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1_ Dirty air filter+ 2, Bad spark plug.

3Weak or dead battery.

4Dirty fuel fitter+

5Stale or dirty fuel.

6Loose or damaged wiring

7, Carburetor out of adjustment

8+ Engine valves out of adjustment+

t.Clutch!brake pedal not depressed

2 Attachment clutch tt engaged.

3 Weak or dead battery+

4+ Blown fuse,

5.Corroded battery terminals

6+ Loose or damaged wiring,

7+ Fautty ignition switch,

8+ Faulty solenoid or starter

9.Fautty operator presence switch(as).

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t.Weak or dead battery+

2.Corroded battery terminals, 3, Loose or damaged widng.

4.Faulty solenoid or starter.

1, Cutting too much grassttoo fast.

2.Throttte in "CHOKE" position.

3.Build*up of grass, leaves end trash under mower. 4, Dirty air filter+

5.Low oil level/dirty oil

6+ Faulty spark plug,

7.Dirty fuel filter,

8, Stale or dirt,] fuel 9, Water in fuel+

10,

Spark plug wire loose,

11,

Ditty engine

air screen!fins

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Dtrtytclogged

muffler,+

13,

Loose or damaged wiring

14.Carburetor out of adjustment

15, Engine valves out of adjustment

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1+ Worn, bent or loose btade+

2Bent blade mandrel.

3Looseldamaged part(s).,

CORRECTION

1_ FlUfuel tank

2.See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, 3, Wait several minutes before attempting to start, 4, Replace spark plug.

5,, Clean/replace air filter_

6Replace fuei filter

7Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refi!l tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter 8, Check all wiring.

9See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

10.Contact an authorized service centeddepartment.

1Clean/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,

6Check all widng,

7, See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

B+ Contact an authorized sergce center/department.

1+ Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2Disengage attachment clutch

3Recharge or replace battery,

4Replace fuse,

5+ Clean battery terminals, 6, Check air wiring

7Check/replace ignition switch.

8Check/replace solenoid or starter,

9.Contact an authorized service centeddepartment.

1, Recharge or replace battery

2Ctean battery termtnais,

3Check all wiring

4.Check/replace soleno!d or starter., .................

1.Set in"Higher cur posifientreduce speed

2Adjust throttle control

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

5Check oi_leveVchange oK

6Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter,

8 Drain fuel tank and refifl with fresh gasoline.

9, Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refilFtank with fresh

gasoElne and replace fuel filter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 11, Clean engine air screen/fins

12Cleankeplace muffler,

13Check all wiring.

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

15, Contact an authorized service centerldepartment,

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1.Replace blade+ Tighten blade bott

2.Replace blade mandrel.

3Tighten loose part(s) RepFace damaged parts

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Contents Assembly LU. Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI1o Slope Operation Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Engine Maintenance Accessobi and AttachmentsPerformance Parts bag contents not shown full size Hardware PackTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Rolling Tractor Offskid Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery See FigsInstall Seat See Fig GrundingInstall Mulcher Plate See FigsTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging OperationAssembly Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation LockKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate On Hills To TransportADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Operation Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Check BatteryLevel/RechargeGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBattery BilitiesTractor TiresEngine LubricationAIR Filter See Fig Remove knobs and coverMuffler NsibilitiesSpark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing AdjustmentsBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length CE and Adjustments To Adjust Brake See FigInstall mower in reverse order of removal instructions To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigAdjustm To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace FuseTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderService and Adjustm To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Final SettingEngine OIL Fuel SystemImportant Never Cover Tractor Whfleengine Troubleshooting Points ProblemCause CorrectionTroubleshooting POnNTS Problem CausePage Schematic Tractor - Model NumberIgnition Your Tractor is Equipped with a Special BrownRepair Parts Electrical Tractor --MODEL NumberKEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO. Description 74180512Drive 121 118KEY Part NO. no 1915121674550412 KEY PartSteering Assembly Repair Parts UncTractor -- Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part Descripon KEY Decals144334 Engine Optional EquipmentTractor --MODEL Number 161718 3219 Tractor -- Model Number Lift Arm Suspension MowerMower 132 10521 STD541431 37 STD55t037 40 STD541437UNC Adj94 Spring, TorsionDana TRANSAXLE- Model Number Dana Transaxle Model Number KEY Part NO. no DescriptionSprocket, 18T Spacer, 1.131 X I45 X A94868 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type NumberTractor - Model Number 917,258473 Requires Special Tools To INSTALL. see RepairValv E Overhaul KIT Carburetor 455 1006 601 209 8018O3 783Tractor -..MODEL Number 917,258473 272614Idle Speed 005Puller, Flywheel 281361Page ViCE Notes SEI Notes Guideth Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillMAX For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Owners ManualModel Number Engine Model NO, 28N707, Type no Part Number Part Description

917.258473 specifications

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