Craftsman 917.28857 Operator's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center.
PROBLEM
Loss of drive
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Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies .when
tra_or is snittea
into reverse
CAUSE CORRECTION
1 Freewheel control in t Place freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position, "ENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steering plate (ff !2 See "GLEANING" in the
equipped), maintenance section.
3 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, 3 Replace motion drive belt.
or broken.
4 Air trapped in transmission during 4 Purge transmission,
shipment or servicing.
5 Axle key misslng, 5 Install axle key at rearwheeL See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments sec_Jon,
1 Engine throttle control not se: 1 Move throttlecontrol between
between half and fult speed (fastl half and full speed (fast} position
position before stopping engine' before stopp!ng e,n,glne.
1 Reverse operation system (ROS) I Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
is not "ON" while mower or other position. See Operation section,
attachment is engaged.
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