Service And Adjustments; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.288622 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Loss of drive
CAUSE
1 Freewheel control in 1
'=DISENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steering plate (ff 2
equipped).
3 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, 3
or broken.
4 Air trapped in transmission during 4
shipment or servicing.
5 Axle key missing,
Engine "backfires" 1 Engine throttle control not se 1
when turning between half and fuI] speed (fast',
engine "OFF" position before stopping engine
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Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1
tra_tor is shiftea is not "ON' while mower or other
into reverse attachment is engaged.
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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