Craftsman 917.27184 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

CAUSE

1.Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2.Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

4.Dirty air filter.

5.Low oil level/dirty oil.

6.Faulty spark plug.

CORRECTION

1.Set in "HigherCut" position/ reduce speed.

2.Adjust throttlecontrol.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/raplace air filter.

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

Excessive

vibration

!Enginecontinues to run

when operator eaves seat with with attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

7.Dirty fuel filter.

8.Stale or dirty fuel.

9.Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirly engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty/cloggedmuffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring. 14.Carburetorout of

adjustment.

15.Enginevalves out of adjustment.

1.Wom, bent or looseblade.

2.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damagedpart(s).

I.Faultyoperator-safety presencecontrolsystem.

1.Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Mower deck not level.

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

4.Bent blade mandrel.

i5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9.Drain fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

lt.Clean engine air screen/fins,

12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section.

15.Contast a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Replace blade mandrel.

3.Tightenloosepart(s). Replace damaged parts.

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.