Craftsman 917.28645 Operator's Manual page 33

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9 Blades improperly installed.
10 improper blades used.
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Replace with blades listed in
this manual.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean around mandrels to
from buildup of grass, leaves, and open vent holes.
trash around mandrels.
Headlight(s) not 1 Light switch is "OFF". 1 Turn light switch "ON".
""-- -- --__f°rkie_uipped)so 2 Bulb(s)or lamp(s)burned out. 2 Replace bulb(s)or lamp(s).
3 Faulty light switch. 3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
Battery will not
1 Bad battery cell(s). 1 Replace battery.
charge
2 Poor cable connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
4 Faulty alternator. 4 Replace alternator.
Engine "backfires" 1 Engine throttle control not sel 1 Move throttlecontrol between
when turning between half and full speed (fast) half and full speed (fast) position
engine "OFF" position before stopping engine, before stopping engine.
Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
tractor is shifted is not "ON" while mower or other position. See Operation section.
attachment is engaged.
into reverse
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