Craftsman 917274352 16.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Lawn Tractor

Owner's Manual - Page 29

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CORRECTIONCAUSE
1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast.
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3.
and trash under mower.
4. Dirty air filter. 4.
5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5,
6. Faulty spark plug. 6.
7. Dirty fuel filter. 7.
8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.
9. Water in fuel. 9.
PROBLEM
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with attach-
ment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven
10. Spark plug wire loose.
11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12.Dirty/clogged muffler.
13. Looseor damaged wiring.
14,Carburetor outof adjustment.
15.Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
Reverse operationsystem
(ROS) isnot "ON" while
mower orother attachment
is engaged.
.
!1. Faultyoperator-safety
presence control system.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter.
Check oil level/change oil.
Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refilltank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline 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 =ToAdjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15.Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Turn ignition key to
ROS 'tON" position.
See Operatton section.
1. Check wiring, switches and
connections, if not corrected
contact Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
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