Craftsman 917.20386 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 Debris on steering plate (if 1 See "CLEANING" in the
equipped), maintenance section.
2 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, 2 Replace motion drive belt.
or broken.
3 Axle key missing.
Engine "backfires" 1 Engine throttle control not se
when turning between half and full speed (fast'
engine "OFF" position before stopping engine
3 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
1 Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
is not "ON" while mower or other position. See Operation section.
attachment is engaged.
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