Sears 917.25148 manual Troubleshooting Points, Problem Cause Correction

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CORRECTION

Wilt not start

Hard to start

Engine witl not turn over

Engine slicks but will not start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

1Out of fuel

2Engine not"CHOKED" properly

3Engine flooded

4Bad spark plug

5Dirty air filter

6Dirty fue! fitter

7Water in fuet

8.Loose or damaged wMng

9 Carburetor out of adjustment

10 Engine valves out of adjustment

1 Dirty air fitter,

2Bad spark plug.

3Weak or dead battery

4Dirty fuel filter

5Stale or dirty fuel

6 Loose or damaged wiring

7Carburetor out of adjustment

8Engine valves out of adjustment

tClutchlbrake pedal not depressed

2 Attachment clutch is engaged.

3Week or dead battery

4Blowr _e

5.Corro,.,_ 'Iery terminals

6

Loose

or u

ged wiring

7

Faulty

ignifioh,

_4tch

8

Faulty

solenoid

or starter

9

Fautty

operator

presence switch(es)

1 Weak or dead batlery

2Corroded battery terminals

3Loose or damaged wtdng

4Faulty solenoiQ or starter

1Cutting too much grass/too fast

2Throttle {n "CHOKE" position,

3Bui_d-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower

4 Dirty air fiIter

5 Low oil level!dirty oil

6 Faulty spark plug

7 Dirty uei fitter

8 Stale or di,,ty fuel

9 Water in fl_el

10 Spark piug wire loose

t I Dirty engine air screerv'fins 12 Dirty/dogged muffler,

!3 Loose or damaged wiring

14Carburetor out of adjustment

15Engine valves out of adjustment

IWorn, bent or loose blade

2 Bent blade mandrel

3 Loose/damaged part{s)

1 Fill fuel tank

2.See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section

3 Wait severa] minutes before attempting to start

4Replace spark plug

5 Cteanireplace air filter

6 Replace fuel filter

7Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8 Check all wtr_ng

g, Contact an authorized service eenteddepartment

10 Contact an authorized service center/department

i Clean/rep{aee air filter 2 Replace spark plug,

3 Recharge or replace battery 4, Replace fuel filter

5 Drain fuel tank and refil! 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

2Disengage attachment dutch

3Recharge or replace battery

4Replace fuse

5Clean battery terminate.

6.Check all wiring

7Check/replace ignition switch

8ChecWreplace solenoid orsfarter

9Contact an authorized service centeddepartment

tRecharge or replace batten/

2 Clean battery terminals 3, Check all wiring

4., Check/replace solenoid or starter

I, Set tn "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control

3Ctean underside of mower housing

4.Clean/replace air filter•

5Check oiltevel/change oil

6Clean and regap or change spah< plug

7Replace fuel filter

8, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

gDrain rue! tank and carburetor, rafiil tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel tilter

10Connect and tighten spark plug wire

1t Cfean engine air screen/fins 12, Clean/replace muffler

13Checkall wiring

14, Contact an authorized service eenter/deparlment

15Contact an authorized service center/department

1Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2Replace blade mandrel

3, Tighten !oose part{s) Replace damaged parts

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Contents Model Number 917.251480 Ownersmanual Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersMaintenance Agreement Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryTable of Contents Engine Maintenance Accessories and AttachmentsPerformance =Li Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidConnect Battery See Fig BEDCheck Deck Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Assei BLY Check Brake SystemPLATE---SCREW To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperatuon LockOperatnon Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate Before Starting the EngineTo Transport To Start Engine See Fig OperationMulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleFill N Dates AS YOU Complete Regularservice Service Dates General RecommendationsCustomer Responsibilities TractorTo Clean Battery and Terminals Customer ResponsmbblitiesEngine LubricationCleaning Customer Fiiespons B UT ESMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Level Mower HousingTo Install Mower Recheck measurements after adjustingAdjustments ServiceTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch To Adjust Brake See FigService AN Adjustments To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Figs To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableSee Storage OtherFuel SYSTEIVl Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause CorrectionService Notes Wiring Insulated Clips Tractor Model Number SchematicRWjLjTj REPb,UFPARTS KEY Part DescriptionRepair Parts Repabr Parts KEY Part DescriptionRepair Parts Tractor - Model Number KEY Part DescriptionKEY Part DescriptionTractor = Model Number KEY Part NO, no Spark Arrester KIT Tractor --MODEL Number EngineRepaur Parts Tractor -- Model Number 9!7.251480Repair Parts Wheels & TiresTractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO, no REPAnFPARTS UNC KEYRepar Parts Transaxle NPTKohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type Number Breather and VENT1Tractor -- Model Number AIR IntakeCrankcase Carburetor Crankcase KEY Partdescription Carburetor KEY Part DescriptionCylinder Head Electric Starter Part DescriptionDipstick ExhaustReparfparts Flywheel 20 x 5/8Fuel Pump CAM Shaft AN oVALVES Camshaft Servbce Notes SERVmCE Otes Page Sighting Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Sight and Hold THiS Level with SKY Line or Tree MAXFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number