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Craftsman 917.274821 - Loss of Power and Excessive Vibration; Poor Cut and Engine Dies Issues

Craftsman 917.274821
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON
Loss of power
(cont.)
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel.
9. Water in fuel.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-
tor, refill tank with fresh gas-
oline and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
13.Check all wiring. ,,
14. See To Adjust Carburetor
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Turn ignition key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation section.
1. Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
2. Level mower deck.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Excessive
vibration
Engine dies when
tractor is shift
into reverse
Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with
attachment
clutch engaged
10.Spark plug wire loose.
11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12. Dirty/clogged muffler.
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14. Carburetor out of adjustment.
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged part(s).
.
.
Reverse operation system
(ROS) is not "ON" while
mower or other attachment
is engaged.
Faulty operator=safety
presence control system.
.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Worn, bent or loose blade.
Mower deck not level.
Buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash under mower.
Bent blade mandrel.
Clogged mower deck vent
from build=up of grass, leaves,
and trash around mandrels.
Poor cut o uneven
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