Craftsman 28903 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART; WILL NOT START

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Will not start
Hard to start
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Engine will not
turn over
CAUSE
Out of fuel
Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
Engine flooded r
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter°
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Dirty air filten
Bad spark plug..
Weak or dead batter/.
Dirty fuel filten
Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustmenL
Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
Attachment clutch is engaged.
Weak or dead battery,,
Blown fuse,,
Corroded battery terminals_
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter.
Faulty operator presence
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CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank,
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section,
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
Replace spark plug,,
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter,,
Empty fuel lank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter°
Check all wiring,,
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Clean/replace air filter_
Replace spark plugo
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter°
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline,
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service centen
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
Disengage attachment clutch.
Recharge or replace battery°
Replace fuse.
Clean battery terminals,
Check all wiring,,
Check/replace ignition switch°
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
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