Craftsman 917.273642 Troubleshooting Chart, See appropriate, Loss of power continued, not rotate

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate

section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Loss of power (continued)

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run when

operator leaves seat with

attachment clutch engaged

CAUSE

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).

. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

CORRECTION

5.Check oil level/change oil.

6.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7.Replace fuel filter.

8.Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

9.Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, refill tank with fresh gas- oline 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 and Adjustments section.

15.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

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

. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Poor cut - 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

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

Mower blades will 1.	Obstruction		in clutch
not rotate	mechanism.
2.	Worn/damaged		mower drive
	belt.
3.	Frozen	idler	pulley.
4.	Frozen	blade	mandrel.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower

housing.

4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

5.Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

. Remove obstruction.

2.Replace mower drive belt.

3.Replace idler pulley.

4.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

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