Craftsman 917.28914 owner manual Problem, Correction, Lardto start

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed tO Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start 1 Out of fuel.

2Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3Engine flooded,

4Bad spark plug.

5Dirty air filter

6Dirty fuel filter°

7Water in fuel,

CORRECTION

1Fill fuel tank_

2See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4Replace spark plug.

5Clean/replace air filter.

6Replace fuel filter,

7Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter

-lardto start

Engine will not turn over

8	Loose or damaged wiring,	8	Check	all wiring.
9	Carburetor out of adjustment.	9	See 'q'oAdjust Carburetor"		in
			Service	and Adjustments	section.

10Engine valves out of adjustment, 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1	Dirty	air filter,	1	Clean/replace					air filter,
2	Bad spark plug,,		2	Replace			spark		plug_
3	Weak	or dead battery°	3	Recharge			or replace			battery,
4	Dirty	fue! filter.	4	Replace			fuel filter,
5	Stale	or dirty fuelo	5	Empty	fuel			tank and		refill tank with
				fresh,	clean			gasoline°
6	Loose or damaged wiring°		6	Check	all		wiring.
7	Carburetor out of adjustment.		7	See "To Adjust					Carburetor"		in
				Service		and Adjustments					section.
8	Engine valves out of adjustment.		8	Contact		a Sears or other					qualified
				service		center°

1Clutch/brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2	Attachment		clutch		is engaged.	2	Disengage attachment clutch.
3	Weak	or dead		battery°		3	Recharge		or replace battery_,
4	Blown fuse°					4	Replace		fuse°
5	Corroded		battery terminals.,			5	Clean	battery		terminals°
6	Loose or damaged				wiring_	6	Check	all wirin G
7	Faulty	ignition		switch.		7	Check/replace			ignition switch.
8	Faulty	solenoid		or starter°		8	Check/replace			solenoid	or starter,
9	Faulty	operator		presence		9	Contact a Sears or other				qualified
	switch(es).						service	center,
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