Sears 917.251551 manual Problem, Cause, Correction

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PROBLEM

Will not start

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Hard to start

CAUSE

1Out of fuel

2Engine not "CHOKED" properly

3Engine f!ooded

4Bad spark piug

5, Dirty air filter

6Dirty fuel filter. 7, Waterin fuel

8, Loose or damaged wiring

9Carburetor out of adjustment.

10Engine valves out of adjustment

1Dirty air filter

2Badspark plug

3.Weak or dead battery

4.Dirty fuel filter,

5.Stale ordirty fuel

6Loose or damaged wiring,

7Carburetor out of adjustment

8Engine valves out of adjustment

CORRECTION

l r 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,

8Check all wiring

9Contact an authorized service centerldepartment,

10 Contact an authorized service center/department.

1, Clean/replace air filter, 2, Replace spark plug,

3Recharge or replace battery,

4Replace fuel filter

5Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline

6Checkalf wiring

7Contact an authorized service center/department.

8Contact an authorized service center/department,

Engine will not turn over

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Engine clicks but will not start

Loss of power

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t, Clutch!brake pedalnot depressed

2Attachment clutchis engaged

3Weak or dead battery

4Blown fuse

5Corroded battery terminals

6, Loose or damaged wiring. 7, Faulty ignition switch,

8, Faultysoleno{d orstarter

9, Faulty operator presence switch(es)

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1Weak or dead battery,

2Corroded battery terminals.

3Loose or damaged wiring

4Faulty solenoid or starter

1Cutting too much grass/too fast,

2Throttle in "CHOKE" position

3, Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, 4, Dirty air filter_

5.Low o_1level/dirty oi_ 6, Fauityspark pkJg

7DirtyfueI filter

8, Stale or dirty fuel, 9, Waterin fuel,

10 Spark plug wire _oose.

!1 Dirty engine air screen/fins

I2 Dirty/clogged muffler.

13, Loose or damaged wiring 14., Carburetor out of adjustment t5. Engine vatves out of adjustment

1, Depress clutch/brake pedal,

2Disengage attachment clutch

3Recharge 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 authorized service centerldepartment

1Recharge or replace battery

2Clean battery terminals

3Check allwiring

4, Check/replace solenoid or starter,

1.Set in "Higher Cut" position!reduce speed

2 Adjust throttte controt

3 Clean underside of mower housing,

4Clean/replace air filter.

5Checkoitlevet!change oil,

6, Clean and regap or change spark ptug

7, Replace fuel f{Iter

8, Drain fuel tank and refilr with fresh gasoline.

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

10Connect and tighten spark plug wire

11Clean engine air screen/fins

12, Cleantreplace muffler I3, Check alt wiring

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Excessive vibration

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Worn,

bent

orfoose blade

 

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blade

mandrel,

 

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Loose/damaged part(s)

1. Replace blade Tighten blade bert

2, Replace blade mandrel

3 Tighten loose part(s) Replace damaged parts,

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number General Operation Portant Safety precautionsI1. Slope Operation Iii. ChildrenProduct Specifications Maintenance AgreementLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Customer Responsibilities11-15 Customer Responsibilities Assembly OperationPerformance Engine MaintenanceContents of Airidware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat See Fig Connect Battery See FigAccess Check Tire PressureAssem LY Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness For Proper Position ALLChecklist Operatio Knowyourtractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See HOW to USE Your TractorOperaon To SET Parking Brake See FigOperatson To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig ADD GasolineCusto R Espons Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USECheck Transaxle OIL Level TractorBlade Removal See Fig To Clean Battery and Terminals BatteryIL E EngineSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler To Install Mower Service AN AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing TractorTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Service a AdjustmentsTo Adjust Attachment Clutch Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentServhce AN To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Servhoe and AdjustmentsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and Relays$.ERVICE AN To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigADJ $TMENT$ See FigTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine See FigsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Service and AdjustmentsOther StorageFuel System Engine OILCorrection ProblemCause Trou Leshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine Connector SchematicTractor - Model Number UnitElectrical Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL NumberChassis and Enclosures REPAnR Parts 3836 355138 6156 Ground Drive138390 RepaurpartsSteering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model Number 917,251551Spark Arrester KIT EngineNO. no KEY PartNOo Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor = Model NumberKEY Insert StrgTractor Model Number Lift Assembly1216 20 19Lift Assembly 222 Mower DeckKEY Part Tractor -=MODEL Number8887 Transaxle315 UoS, inches Tractor - Model NumberTransaxle 14 151617 Kohler Engine Model Number CV22 PS67515Crankcase KEY Part NO, no Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description20 19 18 17 13 t Tractor - Model Number 917.25!551Kohler Engine -MODELNUMBER CV22 PS67515 KEY Part NO. no Description Blower Housing & BafflesIGNITION/ELECTRICAL Not IllustratedStartingsystemi Starting System OIL Panilubrication KEY Part DescriptionPart Description Engine Controls KEY Part DescriptionTRACTOR-- Model Number Exhaust KEY Part Fuel System KEY Part NO, noCrankshaft Otes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service or PartsModel Number Engine Model NO. CV22-67515 Part Number Part Description