Craftsman 917.2738 Excessive, Vibration, Engine continues, To run when, Poor cut uneven

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Loss of power (continued)

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.

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

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.
vibration
	2.	Bent blade	mandrel.
	3.	Loose/damaged		part(s).
Engine continues	1.	Faulty operator-safety
to run when		presence control		system.
operator leaves
seat with
attach ment
clutch engaged

9. Empty 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 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.		1.	Replace		blade.	Tighten
								blade	bolt.
	2.	Mower	deck not level.				2.	Level	mower deck.
	3.	Buildup	of grass,			leaves,	3.	Clean	underside		of mower
		and trash		under		mower.		housing.
	4.	Bent blade			mandrel.		4.	Contact		a Sears	or other
								qualified		service	center.
	.	Clogged		mower		deck vent	5.	Clean	around mandrels to
		from build-up of grass,						open	vent holes.
		leaves,	and trash			around
		mandrels.
Mower blades will	1.	Obstruction			in clutch		1.	Remove		obstruction.
not rotate		mechanism.

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