Download Craftsman 917.99296 Operator`s manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
CAUSE
Out of fuel,
t
Fill fuel tank,
2
Engine not "CHOKED _ properly.
2
See "TO START ENGINE'* in
Operation section.
3
Engine flooded.
4
Bad spark plug.
4
Reptace spark plug,
5
Dirty air filter.
5
Clean!replace
6
Dirty fuel filter,
6
Replace fuei filter.
7
Water in fuel.
7
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
8
Loose or damaged wiring.
8
Check all wiring.
9
Carburetor
9
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
10
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
out Ofadjustment.
Engine valves out of adjuslment.
air filter.
1
Dirty air filter,
1
Clean/replace
2
Bad spark plug.
2
Replace spark plug.
3
Weak or dead battery.
!3
Recharge
4
Dirty fuel filter,
_4
Replace fuel filte£
5
Stale or dirty fuel,
_5
Empty fuel tank and refill tank wifl
fresh, clean gasoline.
6
Loose or damaged wiring,
i6
Check all wiring.
Carburetor
_7 [ See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section,
7
out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Engine will not
turn over
........
1
10i
Hard to start
C()RRECTION
air fi_tef.
or replace battery.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
I
Clutch)brakepedal notde;ressed. 1
Depress clutch/brake
2
Attachment
2.
Disengage
i3
clutch is engaged.
pedal.
attachment
clutch.
Weak or dead battery.
3
Recharge or replace battery.
4
Blown fuse,
4
Rep[ace fuse,
5
Corroded
5
Ctean battery terminals.
6
Loose or damaged wiring,
6
Check all wiring.
7
Faulty ignition switch.
7
Check/replace
ignition switch.
8
Faulty solenoid or starter.
8
Check/replace
solenoid
9
Faulty operator
switch(es).
9
Con!act a Sears or other qualified
service center.
battery terminals.
presence
27
or starter.