Craftsman 917.270711 Troubleshooting Chart Problem, Engiaeclicksbut, Will not start con

TROUBLESHOOTING		CHART
PROBLEM	CAUSE
Engiae_clicksbut	•	Loose	or damaged wiring.
will not start (con	•	Faulty	solenoid or starter.
t'd)
Loss Ofpower	•	Cutting	too much
		grass/too fast.
	• Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-
		tieR.	!.

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

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/didy oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air screen/fins.

' Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust- ment.

•Engine valves out of adjustment.

Excessive vibration • Wom, bent or loose blade.

		•	Bent blade mandrel.
		•	Loose/damaged part(s).
"Engine cOntinues to		* _Faulty operator-safety
run when	operator		g.resencecontrol system.
leaves seat with
=attachment	clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven		•	Wom, bentor loose blade.

tMower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

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CORRECTION

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi- tion/reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

•Clean Underside of mower housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change spark plug.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gaso- line and replace fuel filter.

•Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments section.

•Contact an authorized ser- vice center.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade boll

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged pads.

Check widng, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho- rized service center..

•Replace blade. Tighten blade boll

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower housing.

•Replace blade mandrel;

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