Craftsman 917255820 44" 16-hp yard tractor

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3" OUI LE SHO@T G
POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
WILL NOT START
C utch-Brake Pedal in drive position
II t_ .
Attachment Clutch Lever in ENGAGED poslt_on
No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel Line or Fuel
Filter
Clown Fuse
Dead Battery
Defective ignition or loose Wiring
Spark Plug fouled
HARD TO START
Choked improperly, flooded Engine
Clogged Fuel Tank, Fuel Line or Fuel Filter
Spark Plug fouled
Defective Battery
Defective Ignition or loose wiring
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Poor compression
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Engine overloaded
Clogged Fuel Filter
Clogged Fuel Tank
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Dirty Air Screen
Low oil level
Spark Plug fouled, improper gap or wrong type
Faulty ignition
Poor compression
Gasoline in oil
Dirty Air Cleaner
Push Pedal into brake position (Fig, 8)
Move Lever to "DISENGAGED" position (Fig 9)
Fill Tank with fresh Gasoline Check Fuel Filter (Fig 42)
and Carburetor (clean if necessary)
Check for fault and replace Fuse
Recharge or replace Battery
Check Widng
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap (Fig 40)
Place Throttle Control in fast position (Fig 9) and run
starter several times to clean out gas
Remove and clean Replace Filter (Fig 42)
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap (Fig 40)
Recharge or replace
Check the wiring and Spark Plug
Dra_n Fuel Tank and Carburetor. use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments (page 18)
Major engine overhaul
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
Remove and replace (Fig 42)
Remove and clean
Remove and clean (Fig 36)
Make necessary adjustments (page 18)
Clean Air Screen, Cooling Fins (Fig 39) and Muffler
Add or change oil (page 15)
Replace Spark Plugs and adjust gap (Fig 40)
Check Spark Plugs and for any loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain Engine oil and refill
Remove and clean (Fig 36)
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Dirty Air Screen Clean Air Screen (Fig 36)
Low oil level Add or change oil (page 15)
Dirty Engine Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen and Muffler area
Partially plugged Muffler Remove and clean Muffler (Fig 39)
Improper Carburetor adjustment Adjust Carburetor (page 18)
NO LIGHTS
No Headlight with Light Swttch m ON position Check Wire Connections and Switch. Replace Light Bulbs
and engine running
WON'T CHARGE
Blown Fuse Check for fault and replace
Defective Battery Replace
t. FUEL SYSTEM
NOTE: THE USE OF A FUEL ADDITIVE, SUCH AS STA-
BIL, OR AN EQUIVALENT, WILL MINIMIZE THE FOR-
MATION OF FUEL GUM DEPOSITS DURING STORAGE.
SUCH AN ADDITIVE MAY BE ADDED TO THE GASO-
LINE IN THE FUEL TANK OF THE ENGINE, OR TO
THE GASOLINE IN A STORAGE CONTAINER
If Sta-Cil is not used alt fueI should be removed from fuel
tank
a Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to
run out of gasoline. NOTE: GASOLINE LEFT IN
YOUR ENGINE WILL LEAVE GUM DEPOSITS CLOG-
GING FUEL SYSTEM.
b Dispose of gasoline if not to be used NOTE: GASO-
LINE STORED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS LOSES
ITS VOLATILITY (ABILITY TO BURN EFFECT
IVELY)
2 ENGINE OIL
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine od
(Seechart, page 6)
3. CYLINDERS
a. Remove Spark Plugs - 21
b Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes into cy-
linders.
c Turn Ignition Key to "START" position for a few
seconds to distribute oil
d Replace with new Spark Plugs°
4 BATTERY
a Remove battery if tractor is not used regularly during
winter months Store in cool, dry place (above 50°F)
CAUTION: A DIRTY BATTERY CAN RUIN A
FLOOR CLEAN BATTERY BEFORE STORAGE.
bo Re-charge each month if necessary. NOTE: BATTERIES
NOT IN USE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND NOT
KEPT FULLY CHARGED, PRODUCE SULPHATE
DEPOSITS ON PLATES WHICH CANNOT BE RE..
MOVED BY RECHARGING
5 GENERAL CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign matter
B, STORE IN A CLEAN AND DRY AREA.
Sears, Roebuck and Co reserves the right to make any changes
in design or improvements without imposing any obligation
to install the same upon its items heretofore manufactured,
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