Craftsman 917.20380 Operator's Manual page 30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Battery will not
charge
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"
Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse
CAUSE CORRECTION
1 Bad battery cell(s). 1 Replace battery.
2 Poor cable connections. 2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped). 3 Replace regulator.
4 Faulty alternator. 4 Replace alternator.
1 Freewheel control in 1 Place freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED" position. "ENGAGED" position.
2 Debris on steering plate (if 2 See "CLEANING" in the
equipped), maintenance section.
3 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, 3 Replace motion drive belt.
or broken.
4 Axle key missing. 4 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
1 Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttle control between
between half and full speed (fast) half and full speed (fast) position
position before stopping engine, before stopping engine.
1 Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
is not "ON" while mower or other position. See Operation section.
attachment is engaged.
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