TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Willnotstart

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not start

Loss of power

CAUSE

Out of fuel.

Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

Engine flooded.

Bad spark plug.

Dirty air filter.

Dirty fuel filter.

Water in fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment. Service Adjustments

Engine valves out of adjustment.

Dirty air filter.

Bad spark plug.

Weak or dead battery.

Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine valves out of adjustment.

Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

Attachment clutch is engaged.

Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse.

Corroded battery terminals.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Faulty ignition switch.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

Faulty operator presence switch(es).

Weak or dead battery.

Corroded battery terminals.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

Cutting too much grass/too fast.

Throttle in =CHOKE" position.

CORRECTION

Fill fuel tank.

See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and carbure tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in section.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

Clean/replace air filter.

Rep ace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See 'q'oAdjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments section.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

Disengage attachment clutch.

Recharge or replace battery,

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace ignition switch,

Check/replace solenoid or starter.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

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.

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Craftsman 917.271142 manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Cause, Correction

917.271142 specifications

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