Craftsman 917.253540 Operator's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1 Light switch is "OFF".
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.
3 Faulty light switch.
1 Turn light switch "ON".
2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
Battery will not
charge
1 Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections.
1 Replace battery.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
Loss of drive
4
1
Faulty alternator.
Freewheel control in "disengaged"
position.
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
4 Replace alternator.
1 Place freewheel control in
"engaged" position.
2 Replace motion drive belt.
3 Air trapped in transmission 3 Purge transmission.
during shipment or servicing.
Engine "backfires" 1 Engine throttle control not sel 1 Move throttlecontrol between
when turning
between half and full speed (fast) half and full speed (fast) position
engine "OFF"
position before stopping engine, before stopping engine.
Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1
tractor is shifted
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
into reverse
Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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