Service And Adjustments; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.28851 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Battery will not
charge
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Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is sni_ea
into reverse
CAUSE
1 Bad battery ceil(o),
2 Poor cable connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped).
4 Faulty alternator.
1 Freewheel control in
i "DISENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steering plate (if
equipped).
3 Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
4 Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing,
5 Axle key missing.
1
1
t
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
Engine throttle control not set 1
between half and full speed (fast I
position before stopping engine
Reverse operation system (ROS) 1
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
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Replace battery.
Check/clean all connections.
Replace regulator.
Replace altemator,
Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position.
See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
Replace motion drive belt,
Purge transmission.
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.
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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