TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Loss of power (continued)

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run when

operator leaves seat with attachment

clutch engaged

CHART

CAUSE

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 dirty fuel.

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.

1.Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Bent blade mandrel.

3.Loose/damaged part(s).

1.Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

CORRECTION

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 carburetor, 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 qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Replace blade mandrel.

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

. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected,

contact a qualified service center,

Poorcut-uneven1. 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 from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

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.

Mower blades will 1.

Obstruction

in

clutch

1.

Remove

obstruction.

not rotate

mechanism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Worn/damaged

mower

2.

Replace

mower drive belt.

 

drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Frozen

idler

pulley,

3.

Replace

idler

pulley.

4.

Frozen

blade

mandrel.

4.

Replace

blade

mandrel.

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Craftsman 917.273062 owner manual Troubleshooting Problem, Chart

917.273062 specifications

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