Troubleshooting - Craftsman 917.271041 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHAFn"
PROBLEM
Loss of ddve
Engine =backfires"
when tuming
engine "OFF"
CAUSE
• Freewheel control in "dis-
engaged" position.
• Motion drive belt wom,
damaged or broken.
• Air trapped in transmis-
sion during shipment
or servicing.
• Engine throttle control not
set at &SLOW_
position for 30 seconds
before stopping engine.
CORRECTION
• Place freewheel control in
=engaged" position.
• Replace motion drive belt.
• Purge transmission.
• Move throttle control to
"SLOW" position and allow
to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine.
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