Craftsman 917.28934 Operator's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
1 Turn light switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections.
Battery will not
charge
5 Blown fuse.
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
5 Replace fuse.
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
Loss of drive
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1 Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steering plate (if
equipped).
3 Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
3 Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator.
1 Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position.
2 See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
3 Replace motion drive belt.
4 Air trapped in transmission during 4 Purge transmission.
shipment or servicing.
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
5 Axle key missing.
Engine throttle control not sel
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
1
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.
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.
into reverse attachment is engaged.
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