Craftsman 917.27113 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause, Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING		CHART
PROBLEM		CAUSE
Engine clicks but	•	Weak		or dead battery.
will not start	•	Corroded battery terminals.
	•	Loose or damaged wiring.
	•	Faulty solenoid or starter.
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.
	•	Dirty	fuel filter.
	•	Stale	or dirty fuel.
	• Water			infuel.

CORRECTION

•	Recharge			or replace battery.
•	Clean	battery terminals.
•	Check all wiring.
•	Check/replace				solenoid or
	starter.
•	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.
•	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.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment

clutch engaged

•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.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged pert(s).

•Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

•	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/depertment.
•	Replace			blade.
	Tighten		blade			bolt.
•	Replace			blade		mandrel.
• Tighten			loose		part(s).
	Replace		damaged				parts.
	Check	widng,				switches and
	connections.				If not
	corrected,			contact			an autho
	rized	service			center/
	department.

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