Craftsman 917.28945 Battery will not Charge Loss of drive, Engine dies when tractor is shifted

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Battery will not

charge

......

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

Engine dies when tractor is shifted

into reverse

		CAUSE			CORRECTION
	1
	2	Poor cable connections.		! 2	I Checklclean		all connections_
		Poor cable connections.		! 2	I Checklclean		all connections_
	3			1	I
	3	Fault,]	regulator (if so equipped)	! 3	I Replace	regulator
		Fault,]	regulator (if so equipped)	! 3	I Replace	regulator
				!
	.	Faulty	alternator_	! 4	I Replace	allernator_
	1	Debris	on steering plate (if	1	See "CLEANING" in the
		equipped),			maintenance		section,

2Motion drive belt worn, damaged, 2 Replace motion drive belt, or broken.

3 Axle key missing.	3 Install axle key at rear wheel, See
	"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
	Service and Adjustments section,

tEngine throttle control not sel 1 Move throttle control between


	between	half and		ful! speed (fast)		half and ful! speed (fast)	position
	position	before stopping			engine	before stopping engine,
1	Reverse	operation		system	(ROS)	I Turn ignition key to ROS	"ON"
	is not "ON"		while mower or other			position, See Operation	section°
	attachment		is engaged,

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