TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

Engine

"backfires"

1

Engine

throttle

control

not

se

1

Move

throttle

control

between

when turning

 

between

half and

full speed

(fast'

 

half and

full speed

(fast)

position

 

position

before

stopping

engine

 

before

stopping

engine.

 

engine

"OFF"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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YT 4500, 917.28990 specifications

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