Craftsman 917.28921, 917.289210, 917.289211, 917.289213, YT 3000 NEED HORE HELP?

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of drive Debris on steering plate (if

equipped).

Motion drive belt worn, damaged,

or broken.

1 See "CLEANING" in the

maintenance section.

2 Replace motion drive belt.

3Axle key missing. 3Install 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.

attachment is engaged.

into reverse

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Contents

Main CRRFTSMRN LAW TRACTO CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY TWO YEARS ON RIDING EQUIPMENT This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for: I. GENERAL OPERATION li. SLOPE OPERATION Iii. CHILDREN IV. TOWING V. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Page PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs. SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESS CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM JCHECKLIST I\1 J; ,t KNOW HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR STOPPING TO SET PARKING BRAKE Page BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE MOWING TiPS ,.) v' v' t,,', _2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE Page Page CLEANING [cATIn CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec- tion is secure. TO REMOVE MOWER TO INSTALL MOWER Page Page TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT BELT REMOVAL- BELT INSTALLATION - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT BELT REMOVAL- Page TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TRACTOR BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM OTHER PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1 Out of fuel. Hard to start 6 Loose or damaged wiring. 7 Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine will not turn over CAUSE PROBLEM Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration 1 Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged PROBLEM Poor cut =uneven cutting Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge CAUSE Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge 5Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6 Worn, bent or loose blade. NEED HORE HELP? Youq,_,fk@ the answer and more or_ ma_age_yhOmeoCOm _ for free! Page Esta g,arantia cubre UNICAMENTE defectos de material y mano de obra. Sears NO pagara: Page III. NINOS IV. REMOLQUE Page Page Llaves (1) Tubo de desagee Hoja de pendiente (2) Llaves REViSiON RNH L (@) -@ @@@ FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR 4O COMO USAR SU TRACTOR ATRAS Page Page Page T Page MOTOR Page Page INSTALE LA SEGADORA Page L71J 3...... ...... \ MOTOR Page Page Page Page Page Page Page _o-__ oo a__. .-" g mN NEEDMORE i:i oGetanswersfromourteamofhomeexperts. Printed in the U.S.A. SealrS oGetapersonalizedmaintenanc_planforyourhome.