Craftsman 917.289072 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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 Bulb(s) or lamp(s) Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
2 burned out. 2
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" 1 Engine throttle control not se 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
tractor is shifted
into reverse
Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
1 Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.
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