Correction, Tighten | Craftsman 917.271061 guide

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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Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual Correction, Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause, Tighten

Contents

£RIIFTSMFIN Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Service Adjustments StorageRepair Parts Ordering Back Cover Slope Operation General OperationDo not Children Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Service Customer Responsibilities Repair Agreement Shoulder HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid To Drive Tractor OFF Skid Install Seat To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Brake SystemCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck Levelness R N H L Knowyour Tractor Adjustment To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake Backward Stopping To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Transport Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel ADD Gasoline To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USE Operator Presence System TiresBlade Care Blade Removal Transaxle Cooling BatteryTransaxle Pump Fluid Belts Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER AIR Filter Housing Guide Large CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Ground Line VI-A Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Baiiery To Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays Screw To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Fuel System EngineEngine OIL Cylinders Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Tighten Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseCorrection Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Cpdalup SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical Description Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description TRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Shaft Assembly, L.H19272016 Optional Equipment 162156 17720410 159420 16 STD551237 101 M73030800 105 KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor --MODEL NumberDecals Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 159471 Inner Wire AssemblyLift 130171 116 Tractor - Model NumberMower Deck Tractor -- Model Number 6958 107 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type Number @-+ AIR Intake KEY Part NO. NO. Description Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionNot Illustrated Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO. Description J11 Fuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN / Lubrication Starting System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type NumberOIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Page Page Not Across Hill Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting Iuide Rev 2.17.00 TR