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Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

1Out of fuel.

2Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3Engine flooded.

4Bad spark plug.

5Dirty air filter.

6Dirty fuel filter,

7Water in fuel.

8Loose or damaged wiring.

9Carburetor out of adjustment,

t0 Engine valves out of adjustment.

IDirty air filter.,

2Bad spark plug.

3Weak or dead battery_

4Dirty fue! filter_

5Stale or dirty fuel.

6Loose or damaged wiring,

7Carburetor out of adjustment,

8Engine valves out of adjustment.

1 Clutch/brake pedalnot depressed-

2Attachment clutch is engaged.

3Weak or dead battery.

4Blown fuse.

5Corroded battery terminals°

6Loose or damaged wiring,

7Faulty ignition switch.

8Faulty solenoid or starter.

9Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1Fill fuel tank°

2_ See "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 filtec

8Check all wiring.

9See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

t0 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

1Clean!replace air filter,

2Replace spark plug.

3Recharge or replace battery,,

4Replace fuel filter.

5Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

6Check all wiring°

7See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.

8Contact a Sears or other qualified service center°

tDepress clutch/brake pedal,,

2 Disengage attachment clutch.

3Recharge or replace battery.

4 Replace fuse.

5Clean battery terminals.

6Check all wiring.

7Check/replace ignition switch,

8Check/replace solenoid or starter,

9Contact a Sears or other qualified service, center.

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Craftsman 917.28948 owner manual Problem, Cause, Correcti!On, Hard to start Engine will not turn over