Craftsman 917.289071 Troubleshooting Chart, Problem, Loss of, Engine dies when tractor is shifted

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

 

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

Headlight(s)

not

1

Light

 

switch

is "OFF".

1

Turn light

switch

"ON".

forking

 

 

2

Bulb(s)

or lamp(s)

burned out.

2

Replace

 

bulb(s)

or

lamp(s).

so equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Faulty

light

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

cell(s).

 

1

Replace

 

battery.

 

 

 

charge

 

 

2

Poor

 

cable

connections.

2

Check/clean

all

connections.

 

 

 

3

Faulty

regulator (if so equipped).

3

Replace

 

regulator.

 

 

 

 

 

4

Faulty

alternator.

 

4

Replace

 

alternator.

 

 

Loss of

drive

1

Debris

on steering

plate (if

1

See "CLEANING"

 

in

the

 

 

 

 

equipped),

 

 

 

maintenance

section.

 

 

 

 

2

Motion drive belt worn, damaged,

2

Replace

 

motion

drive

belt.

 

 

 

 

or broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Axle

key

missing.

 

3

Installaxle

keyat

rear

wheel. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service

and Adjustments section.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

Engine dies when tractor is shifted

into reverse

1 Engine throttle control not se between half and full speed (fast' position before stopping engine

1Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other

attachment is engaged.

1 Move throttlecontrol between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine.

1Turn ignition key to ROS "ON" position. See Operation section.

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