Craftsman 917.254701 Operator's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
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CAUSE CORRECTION
Bad battery cell(s). 1 Replace battery.
Poor cable connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.
Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
Faulty alternator. 4 Replace alternator.
Debris on steering plate (if 1 See "CLEANING" in the
equipped), maintenance section.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged, 2 Replace motion drive belt.
or broken.
Axle key missing. 3
Engine throttle control not se
between half and full speed (fast',
position before stopping engine
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.
1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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