Sears 917.2566 owner manual Troubleshooting Points, Problemcause, Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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PROBLEMCAUSE

Will not start

1. Out of fuel.

2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3.Engine flooded.

4.Bad spark plug.

5.Dirty air filter.

6, Dirty fuel filter.

7.Waterin fuel.

8.Loose or damaged wiring.

9.Carburetor out of adjustment.

10.Engine valves out of adjustment.

Hard to start

1.

Dirty

air filter.

 

2.

Bad spark

plug.

 

3.

Weak

or dead battery.

 

4.

Dirty

fuel filter.

 

5.

Stale

or dirty fuel.

 

6.

Loose

or damaged widng.

 

7.

Carburetor

out of adjustment.

 

8.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

Engine will not turn over 1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2.Attachment clutch is engaged.

3.Weak or dead battery.

4.Blown fuse.

5.Corroded battery terminals,

6.Looseor damaged widng.

7.Faulty ignition switch.

8.Faulty solenoid or starter.

9.Faulty operator presence switch(es).

Engine clicks but will not

1.

Weak

or dead battery.

start

2.

Corroded battery terminals.

 

3.

Loose

or damaged

widng.

 

4.

Faulty

solenoid or

starter.

Loss of power1. Cuffing too much grass/too fast.

2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

4.Dirtyair filter.

5.Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.Faulty spar k plug.

7.Dirty fuel filter.

8.Stale or dirty fuel.

9.Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.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.

Excessive vibration

1.

Worn, bent or

loose blade.

..............................

2.

B_n_ hi@de,mandrel

 

3.

Loose/damaged

part(s).

CORRECTION

1.Fill fuel tank.

2.See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3.Wait several minutes before affempting 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.

9.Contact an authorized service center/department.

10.Contact an authorized service centeddepartment.

1.Clean/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.

6.Check all wiring.

7.Contact an authorized service center/department.

8.Contact an authorized service center/department,

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2.Disengage attachment clutch.

3.Recharge or replace baffery.

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 centeddepartment.

1.Recharge or replace battery.

2.Clean battery terminals.

3.Check all wiring.

4.Check/replace solenoid or starter.

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

2.Adjust throttle control.

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 filter.

8.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

!3. Check all wiring.

14.Contact an authorized service center/department. 15, Contact an authorized service center/department.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Replace blade mandrel ...........

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

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Contents Model Number 917.256600 Ownersmanual RoFTZHaNSafety is Involved Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On MowersI11. Children Customer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentIndex Accessoattachments Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Connect Batiery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Install Mower and Drive Belt See Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See Figs aOperation Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engageHOW to USE Your Tractor OperationTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigBefore Starting the Engine ShoulderboltMulching Mowing Tips TRASH. Clean After Each USEMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigEach USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTo Sharpen Blade See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareBelts Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter See Fig MufflerRecheck measurements After adjusting ServiceAdjustments To Level Mower HousingService and Adjustments To Replace Mower Drive BeltEqually SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Adjust Brake See Fig Electric clutch should provide years of service.Frontwheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Transaxleii ,--J1--=Interlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-rERY See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See FigFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points ProblemcauseCorrection Correcon Problem CauseClips Tractor - Model Number SchematicIgnition Switch WiringElectrical Tractor = Model NumberKEY Part Description InterLockPTO Chassis and Enclosures Tractor = = Model NumberPlate Tractor - Model Number3637 Drive121520X Tractor = = Model NumberDrive KEY Part NO, noSteering Assembly Wheel Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Part DESCRiPTiONEngine Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals41I 521 Mower LiftTractor --MODEL Number 917,256600 Mower LiftSpring Retainer 1O5 104 106 101 Mower DeckPart KEY Description Tractor -= Model NumberDana Transaxle Model Number Tractor - Model Number 917,256600Dana Transaxle = Model Number KEY Part Description NO. no640 Engine Controls J Tractor -- Model NumberKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 AIR Intake Blower H OCrankshaft KEY Part Description 21 \ Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherFuel System KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525Tractor - Model Number 917,256600 KEY Part NO. no Service Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill SightingPart Number Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number Engine Model NO. CV15S PS41525