Sears 917.258524 Problem Cause Correction, Engine fooded 4 Bad spark plug, 5o Dirty air filter

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Wtll not start

Hard to start

Engine wig not turn over

1,, Out of fuel,,

2,, Engine not =CHOKED" prope.dy,

3Engine fooded_ 4_ Bad spark plug, 5o Dirty air filter,,

6o Dirty fuel filter 7, Water in fuai_

8_ Loose or damaged wiring,

9.Carburetor out of adjustment.

10,, Engine valves out of adjustment.

1o Dirty air filter,

2.Bad spark plug,,

3,. Weak or dead battery,

4o Dirty fuel filial

5, Stale or dirty fuel.

6_ Loose or damaged wiring°

7o Carburetor out of adjustment,

8, Engine valves out of adjustment,

1, Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.,

2.Attachment clutch is engaged,,

3,, Weak or dead battery_ 4,, Blown fuse°

5_ Corroded battery terminals., 6, Loose or damaged widng

7.Faulty ignition switch.

8.Fau{ty solenoid or stader.

9 Faulty operator presence switch(es),

1,, Fill fuel 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,

6.Replace fuel filter.

7, Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill 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 center/department.

1o Clean/replace afr rifler, 2, Replace spark p{ug,

3,, Recharge or replace battery,, 4, Replace fuel filter,

5_ Drain fue) tank and refill with fresh gasolineo 6, Check all wiring.

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

8, Contact an authorized service centar/department_

1,, Depress clutclVbrake pedal 2, Disengage attachment dutch 3,, Recharge or replace battery°

4.Replace fuse_

5.Clean battery terminals, 6, Check all wiring,

7.Checldreplace ignition switch

8, Check/replace solenoid or starter

9_ Contact an authorized service center/depadment_

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Engine clicks but wtll not start

Loss of power

1..Weak or dead battery,

2, Corroded battery terminals, 3, Loose or damaged wiring. 4, Faulty solenoid or starter.

1_ Cutting too much grass/too fast,

2.Throttle tn "CHOKE" position.

3o Build-upof grass, leaves and trash under mower, 4,, Dirty air filter.

5_ Low oil levelldfrty oil

6.Faulty spark plug. 7,, Dirty fuel filter,.

8.Stale or dirty fuel,

9 Water in fuel.

10, Spark plug wire loose,

11Dirty engine air screen/fins, 12,, Dirty/clogged muffler,

13.Loose or damaged wiring,

14, Carburetor out of adjustment°

15, Engine valves out of adjustment,

1Rechargeor replacebattery_

2.Clean batteryterminals, 3, Checkall wiring

4_ Check/replacesolenoid or starter°

I, Set in =Higher Cut" pos_fion/reduce speed°

2.Adjust throttle control

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4Clean/replace air filter,

5.Check oHlevel/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 carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and reprace fuai filter,

10_ Connect and tighten spark plug wire. tl. Clean engfne air screen/fins

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13Check all wiring.

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

15, Contact an authorized service centerfdepartmenL

Excessive vibration

1,,

Worn, bent or loose blade_

 

2_

Bent blade mandrel

 

3,

Looseldamaged part(s),

1Replace blade_ Tighten blade boll 2_ Replace blade mandrel.

3 Tighten loose part(s) Replace damaged pads°

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Contents Assembly Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers ChildrenIi. Slope Operation Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentIndex Performance Engine MaintenancePack ContentsBefore Rollung Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL AssemblyCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Hydro Models only OperationEngine on Engine OFF Lights on Lights OFFCutting height OperationHOW to USE Your Tractor ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport To Operate on HillsDesired heighL MowingtipsTo Start Engine See Fig Mulching Mowing TipsJu tB deBeitsTens o Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsTires CustomerTractor Brake OperationTo Clean Battery and Terminals EngineLubrication AIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service PRE-CLEANER IbilitiesSpark Plugs CleaningCusto Esponsh MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigBothsioes RVmCE See Fig Service and AdjustmTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER Service a D AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigInterlocks and Relays ServiceAdjustm To Replace Headlight BulbAcceleration Test Final SettingTractor OtherEngine fooded 4 Bad spark plug, 5o Dirty air filter Problem Cause CorrectionMowerblades will not rotate Trou Hooting PointsCircuit Make Seat Switch not OccupiedPlug PosmoNElectrical TRACTOR-- Model NumberElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number116 Tractor --MODEL Number 917,258524Drive 5otlBearing, Nylon Tractor -- Model Number 917,25852474490544 Bracket, TransaxleSteering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,258524 Tractor --MODEL Number 917,258524 Seat AssemblyTRACTOR- Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires Optional Equipment Engine29\ Tractor - Model NUiViBER 917,258524 Mower Lift KEY Part NO. no Tractor -- Model NumberMower Deck Tractor -- Model NumberPart Description Peerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A Teeth Part REF Part Description NO. noCover, Transaxle 790025To INSTALL. see Repair 1022Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number 123 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type NumberCarburetor Overhaul KIT 130 137Gasket SET 544 Briggs & Stratton Engine -MODELNUMBER 28N707, Type Number801 311KEY Part NO. no Description 281361 Housing, Starter729A 225170 363Service Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number

917.258524 specifications

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