Craftsman 917.98645 Operator's Manual page 36

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in rnanual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Loss of drive
CAUSE CORRECTION
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.
I Air trapped in transmission during
shipment or servicing.
I Axle key missing.
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.
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 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
tractor is shifted is not "ON" while mower or other position. See Operation section.
into reverse attachment is engaged.
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