Craftsman 917.204040 Operator's Manual page 39

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Loss of drive
1
2
3
4
5
Freewheel control in 1
"DISENGAGED" position.
Debris on steering plate (if 2
equipped).
Motion drive belt worn, damaged, 3
or broken.
Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing.
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
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
1 Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED" position.
See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
Replace motion drive belt.
4 Purge transmission.
5 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.
1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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