Craftsman 917.203930 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to start1 Out of fuel.2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly.3 Engine flooded.4 Bad spark plug.5 Dirty air filter.6 Dirty fuel filter.7 Water in fuel.8 Loose or damaged wiring.9 Engine valves out of adjustment.1 Dirty air filter.2 Bad spark plug.3 Weak or dead battery.4 Dirty fuel filter.5 Stale or dirty fuel.6 Loose or damaged wiring.7 Engine valves out of adjustment.1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.2 Attachment clutch is engaged.3 Weak or dead battery.Blown fuse.Corroded battery terminals.456789Engine will notturn over1 Fill fuel tank.2 See "TO START ENGINE" inOperation section.3 Wait several minutes beforeattempting to start.4 Replace spark plug.5 Clean/replace air filter.6 Replace fuel filter.7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,refill tank with fresh gasoline andreplace fuel filter.8 Check all wiring.9 Contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center.1 Clean/replace air filter.2 Replace spark plug.3 Recharge or replace battery.4 Replace fuel filter.5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank withfresh, clean gasoline.6 Check all wiring.7 Contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center.1 Depress clutch/brake pedal.2 Disengage attachment clutch.3 Recharge or replace battery.4 Replace fuse.5 Clean battery terminals.Loose or damaged wiring.Faulty ignition switch.Faulty solenoid or starter.Faulty operator presenceswitch(es).6 Check all wiring.7 Check/replace ignition switch.8 Check/replace solenoid or starter.9 Contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center.32