Craftsman Repair: Common Problems, Fixes and Authorized Shops

Craftsman equipment we cover: lawn mowers, riding mowers, zero-turn mowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, pressure washers and tillers. Engines you are likely to find on Craftsman machines: Briggs & Stratton, Kohler and Craftsman/MTD-branded.

Craftsman troubleshooting guides

• Lawn Mower Won't Start? being updated
• Riding Mower Won't Crank? being updated
• Chainsaw Won't Start? being updated
• Lawn Mower Starts Then Dies? being updated
• Lawn Mower Won't Start After Winter? being updated
• Riding Mower Clicks but Won't Start? being updated
• Lawn Mower Surging? being updated
• Lawn Mower Smoking? being updated
• Lawn Mower Pull Cord Stuck? being updated
• Chainsaw Won't Stay Running? being updated
• String Trimmer Won't Start? being updated
• Zero-Turn One Side Weak? being updated
• Leaf Blower Won't Start? being updated
• Chainsaw Chain Won't Stop at Idle? being updated
• Trimmer Bogs Down at Full Throttle? being updated
• Snow Blower Won't Start? being updated
• Snow Blower Auger Not Turning? being updated
• Pressure Washer No Pressure? being updated
• Tiller Won't Start? being updated
• How to Clean a Small Engine Carburetor being updated
• How to Replace a Spark Plug on a Small Engine being updated
• How to Replace a Primer Bulb being updated
• How to Sharpen Mower Blades being updated
• How to Change Lawn Mower Oil being updated
• How to Winterize a Lawn Mower being updated
• How to Fix a Flooded Engine on a Mower, Trimmer or Saw being updated
• Bad Gas Symptoms and Fix for Small Engines being updated
• Lawn Mower Tune-Up Checklist and Cost being updated

Spec tables for Craftsman (spark plugs, filters, oil capacities) are being researched.

Shops authorized for Craftsman warranty work

None verified yet. Check Craftsman's own dealer locator for warranty work, and tell us if your shop is authorized.