Craftsman 917.28934 Manual Del Operador página 28

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
_;PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
CAUSE
Weak or dead battery
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Cutting too much grassttoo fasL
Throttle in "CHOKE" position
Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower
Dirty air filter
Low oil level/dirty oil.
Faulty spark plug,.
Dirty fuel fifte_
Stale or dirty fuel
Water in fuel
Spark plug wire loose,
Dirty engine air screenlfins
Dirtyfclogged muffler.
Loose or damaged widng,
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment,
Worn, bent or loose blade,
Bent blade mandrel.
Loose/damaged part(s),
Faulty operatoFsafety presence
control system.,
Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
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CORRECTION
Recharge or replace battery
Clean battery terminals
Check a!! wiring,
Checktreplace solenoid or starter
Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
Adjust throttle control
Clean underside of mower
housing
Cteanfreplace air fitter.
Check oil levelfchange oil,
Clean and regap or change spark
plug.
Replace fuel filter
Empty fuel tank and refill lank with
fresh, clean gasoline,
Empty fuel tank and carburelor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
Clean engine air screentfins.,
Cleanlreplace muffler
Check all wiring
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service cente_
Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
Contact a Sears or other
qualified sewice center
Tighten loose part(s),
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other qualified
service cente_
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