Craftsman 917.203930 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE1 Weak or dead battery.2 Corroded battery terminals.3 Loose or damaged wiring.4 Faulty solenoid or starter.1 Cutting too much grass/too fast.2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position.3 Build-up of grass, leaves andtrash under mower.4 Dirty air filter.5 Low oil level/dirty oil.6 Faulty spark plug.7 Dirty fuel filter.8 Stale or dirty fuel.PROBLEMEngine clicks butwill not start9 Water in fuel.Loss of power10 Spark plug wire loose.11 Dirty engine air screen/fins.12 Dirty/clogged muffler.13 Loose or damaged wiring.14 Engine valves out of adjustment.Excessive vibration 1 Worn, bent or loose blade.2 Bent blade mandrel.Engine continues to3 Loose/damaged part(s).1 Faulty operator-safety presencerun when operatorleaves seat withattachment clutchengagedcontrol system.CORRECTION1 Recharge or replace battery.2 Clean battery terminals.3 Check all wiring.4 Check/replace solenoid or starter.1 Raise cutting height/reducespeed.2 Adjust throttle control.3 Clean underside of mowerhousing.4 Clean/replace air filter.5 Check oil level/change oil.6 Clean and regap or change sparkplug.7 Replace fuel filter.8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank witkfresh, clean gasoline.9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,refill tank with fresh gasoline andreplace fuel filter.10 Connect and tighten spark plugwire.11 Clean engine air screen/fins.12 Clean/replace muffler.13 Check all wiring.14 Contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center.1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt2 Contact a Sears or otherqualified service center.3 Tighten loose part(s).Replace damaged parts.1 Check wiring, switches andconnections. If not corrected,contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center.CAUTION: DO NOToperate machine untilproblem is corrected.33