Craftsman 917.270822 owner manual Troubleshooting, Chart Cause, Problem, Loss of drive, Off

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Loss of drive

Engine =backfires" when turning engine

"OFF"

CHART

CAUSE

•Freewheel control in "disen- gaged" position.

•Motion drive belt worn, dam- aged or broken.

•Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or servicing

•Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 sec- onds before stopping engine

CORRECTION

•Place freewheel control in =en- gaged" 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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