TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

LOSSof power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat with with attachment

clutch engaged

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/didy 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,Didy/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

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 _evel/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 pads.

1.Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.Mower deck not level.

i3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

,4. Bent blade mandrel.

5.Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup ot

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.

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Craftsman 917.27499 manual Troubleshooting Chart, Cause

917.27499 specifications

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