Craftsman 917.28907 - Manual (Page 31)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate
section in manuai
unless
directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Headllght(s) not 1 Light switch is “OFF”. 1 Turn light switch “ON”.
working
(If so equipped)
2 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out. 2 Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
3 Fauity iight switch. 3 Check/replace light switch.
4 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Check wiring and connections.
5 Blown fuse. 5 Replace fuse.
Battery will not 1 Bad battery ceil(s). 1 Replace battery.
charge
2 Poor cabie connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Fauity regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
4 Fauity alternator. 4 Replace alternator.
Loss of drive 1 Debris on steering piate (if
equipped).
1 See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
2 Motion drive beit worn, damaged,
or broken.
2 Replace motion drive belt.
3 Axie key missing. 3 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
Engine “backfires"
when turning
engine “OFF"
1 Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed (fast)
position before stopping engine.
1 Move throttle control between
half and full speed (fast) 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.
1 Turn ignition key to ROS “ON”
position. See Operation section.
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