Craftsman 917.289081 Operator's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
CAUSE
1 Engine speed too slow.
2 Travel speed too fast.
3 Wet grass.
4 Mower deck not level.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.
6 Worn, bent or loose blade.
7 Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.
8 Mower drive belt worn.
9 Blades improperly installed.
10 Improper blades used.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown fuse.
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1 Freewheel control in "disengaged"
position.
2 Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
1 Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
1 Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
CORRECTION
1 Place throttle in "FAST" position.
2 Shift to slower speed.
3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
4 Level mower deck.
5 Check tires for proper PSI.
6 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
7 Clean underside of mower
housing.
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
10 Replace blades.
11 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1 Turn light switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Replace fuse.
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Replace regulator.
4 Replace alternator.
1 Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2 Replace motion drive belt.
1 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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