Craftsman 917.288623 Operator's Manual page 31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Loss of drive 1 Freewheel control in 1 Place freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position, "ENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steedng plate (if 2 See "CLEANING" 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.
Engine "backfires"
wnen turninq
engine "OFF"
i 5 A.'de key missing.
1 Engine throttle contro[ not so! i
between half and fult speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
install axle key at rear wheel See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section,
Move throttle control between
half and fult speed (.fast) position
before stopp!ng engine.
Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
tractor is snil_ea is not "ON" while mower or other position. See Operation section.
into reverse attachment is engaged.
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