Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause | Craftsman 917.272233 instruction

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEMCAUSE

Loss_power	1.		Cuffingtoo muchgras_oo
			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.
	7.		Dirty fuel filter.
	8.	Stale or dirtyfuel.
	9.		Water in fuel.
	10.Spark plug wire loose.
	11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
	: 12.Dirty/clogged muffler.
	13. Loose or damaged wiring.
	14.Carburetor out of
			adjustment.
	15.Engine valves out of
			adjustment.
Excessive	1.		Worn, bent or loose blade.
_bratlon	2.		Bent blade mandrel.
	2.		Bent blade mandrel.
	3.		Loose/damaged part(s).
Englnecontlnues	1. Faulty operator-safety
to run			presence control system.
when operator
leaves seat
with attachment
clutch engaged
Poorcut-uneven	1.		Worn, bent or loose blade.
	2.		Mower deck not level.
	3.		Buildup of grass, leaves,
			and trash under mower.
	4.		Bent blade mandrel.
	5. Clogged mower deck vent
			holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

1.Set in "Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed.

2.Adjust throttle control.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Clean/replace air filter.

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

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.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins. 12.Clean/replace muffler. 13.Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments section.

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Replace blade mandrel.

3.Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, 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.Ctean around mandrels to open vent holes.

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Craftsman 917.272233 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause

Contents

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