PROBLEM

Engineoverheats

Excessive bounce/

difficult handling

CAUSE

1.Low oil level/dirty oil.

2.Dirty,engine air screen.

3.Dirty engine.

4.Partially plugged muffler.

5.Improper carburetor adjustment.

1.Ground too dry and hard.

2.Wheels and depth stake incorrectlyadjusted.

CORRECTION

1.Check oil level/change oil.

2.Clean engine air screen.

3.Clean cylindertins, air screen, muf tier area.

4.Remove and clean muffler.

5.Adjust carburetor to ricber posi tion.

1.Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions.

2. Adjust wheels and depth stake.

Soil balls up or clumps

Engine runs but tiller won't move

Engine runs but labors when tilling

1. Ground too wet,

1."line control is not engaged.

2.V-belt not correctly adjusted.

3.V-belt is off pulley(e).

1.1311ingtoo deep.

2.Throttle control not properly adjusted.

3.Carburetor out of adjustment,

1, Walt for more favorable soil condi tions.

1 Engage tins control.

2 Perform _ne Operation Check.

3.Inspect V-bait.

1.Set depth stake for shallower till

ing.

2.Check throttle control setting.

3.Make necessary adjustments.

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Craftsman 917.292402 owner manual Problem, Engineoverheats

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