Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

•Throttle in =CHOKE" position.

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

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

CORRECTION

•	Set in "Higher		Cut" position/
	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.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run when

operator leaves seat with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

•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 adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

= Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

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

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

•	Replace			fuel filter.
•	Drain		fuel tank			and	refill with
	fresh	gasoline.
•	Drain		fuel tank and carbure-
	tor, refill tank with fresh
	gasoline			and replace fuel
	filter.
•	Connect and tighten spark
	plug	wire.
•	Clean		engine air screen/
	fins.
•	Clean/replace				muffler.
•	Check		all wiring.
•	See	"To Adjust Carburetor"
	in Service Adjustments
	section.
•	Contact			an authorized
	service			center/department.
•	Replace			blade.
	Tighten			blade	bolt.
•	Replace			blade		mandrel.
•	Tighten loose part(s).
	Replace			damaged			parts.
	Check		wiring,		switches and
	connections.				If not		corrected,
	contact			an authorized
	service			center/department.
•	Replace			blade.		Tighten
	blade		bolt.
•	Level		mower		deck.
• Clean underside of mower
	housing.

°Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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