Service And Adjustments; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.28853 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center.
PROBLEM ICAUSE CORRECTION
Loss of drive 1 Freewheel control in 1 Place freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position. "ENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steering plate (if 2 See "CLEANING" in the
equipped), maintenance section.
3 Motion drive beJt worn, damaged, 3 Replace motion drive belt.
or broken.
4 i Air trapped in transmission during 4 Purge transmission.
I shipment or servicing.
i 5 Axle key missing. 5
Engine "backfires" 1 Engine throttle control not eel 1
when turning between half and full speed (fast
engine "OFF" position before stopping engine.
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Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1
tractor is snirted is not "ON" while mower or other
into reverse attachment is engaged,
Insta8 axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
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Move throttle control between
half and ful! speed (!ast) position
i before stopping engine.
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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