TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

Loss of drive

Debris on steering plate (if

 

equipped).

 

Motion drive belt worn, damaged,

 

or broken.

3

Axle key missing.

CORRECTION

1See "CLEANING" in the maintenance section.

2Replace motion drive belt.

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.

into reverse

 

attachment

is engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Craftsman 917.289211, 917.289210, 917.289213, YT 3000 Loss of drive, When Turning, Tractor Is shifted, Into reverse, Off