Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Cause | Craftsman 917.275013

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

CAUSE

1.Out of fuel.

2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3.Engine flooded.

4.Bad spark plug.

5.Dirty air filter.

6.Dirty fuel filter.

7Water in fuel.

8.Loose or damaged wiring.

9.Carburetor out of adjustment.

10.Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2.Bad spark plug.

3.Weak or dead battery,

;4. Dirty fuel filter.

I 5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6.Loose or damaged wiring.

7.Carburetor out of adjustment.

8.Engine valves out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1.Fill fuel tank.

2.See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3.Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4.Replace spark plug.

5.Clean/replace air filter.

6.Replace fuel filter.

7.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8.Check all wiring.

9.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments section.

10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Clean/replace air filter.

2.Replace spark plug.

3.Recharge or replace battery.

4.Replace fuel filter.

5.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6.Check all wiring.

7.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments section.

8.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Engine will not	1.	Clutch/brake		pedal		not
turn over	2.	depressed.		clutch is
	2.	Attachment		clutch is
		engaged.
	3.	Weak	or dead battery.
	4.	Blown	fuse.
	5.	Corroded battery terminals.
	6.	Loose	or damaged			wiring.
	7.	Faulty	ignition switch.
	8.	Faulty	solenoid		or starter.
	9.	Faulty	operator		presence
		switch(es).

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2.Disengage attachment clutch.

3.Recharge or replace battery.

4.Replace fuse.

5.Clean battery terminals.

6.Check all wiring,

7.Check/replace ignition switch.

8.Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Engine

clicks but

1.

Weak

or

dead

battery.

1.

Recharge

or replace battery

will not

start

2.

Corroded

battery

terminals.

2.

Clean

battery

terminals.

3.

Loose

or

damaged

wiring.

3.

Check

all

wiring.

4.

Faulty

solenoid

or

starter.

4.

Check/replace

solenoid or

starter.

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Craftsman 917.275013 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Cause, Correction

Contents

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