Craftsman 917.254611 owner manual Trouble Shooting, PROBLEM Cause/Remedy

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM Cause/Remedy

WILL NOT START

WILL NOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CUCKS BUT WON'TSTART

HARD TO START

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position

Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position

Fill Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary). Replace Fuel Filter_Use Fresh Fuel

=P Check Fuse for fault and replace

Recharge or replace Battery ,=," Check Wiring

=r Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap =r. Adjust Valves

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position =r Charge or replace Battery

w, Move Mower Clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED" position

Replace ignition Switch

wReplace InterlockSwitch(es) Replace Solenoid or Starter Check for fault and replace Fuse

Check all Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

w.Clean Battery Terminals

w.Replace Starter or Solenoid

w.Charge or Replace Battery

Check Wire Connections and "Ground"Points

=r Ptace Throttle Contro! in =FAST" position and run starter several times to clear out gas

Remove Air Filter and clean

fReplace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap Recharge or replace Battery

Check the Wiring

Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel.=Replace Fuel Filter

=-.Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor

Adjust Valves

=r Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load

='_ Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor° Use Fresh Fuel =r. Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary Carburetor adjustments w- Clean Air Screen

_" Add or change oil

,r Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap w _ Check for loose wires

w.Replace Fuel Filter

wr Adjust Valves

Major Engine Overhaul

w.Shift to lower gear or reduce load ,r Clean Air Screen

w = Add or change oil

w.Clean Engine Cooling Fins

,r Remove and clean Muffler or replace ,r Remove and clean Air Filter

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