Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting The Tractor; Troubleshooting The Mower - Craftsman CTX 9000 Manual Del Operador

Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)

Troubleshooting the Tractor

PROBLEM
Brake will not hold.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM
Mower will not raise.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will
not drive.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

LOOK FOR
Internal brake worn.
Steering linkage is loose.
Improper tire infl ation.
Front wheel spindle
bearings dry.
LOOK FOR
Lift linkage not properly
attached or damaged.
Mower not leveled
properly.
Tractor tires not properly
infl ated.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Mower has other problem.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed to fast.
Dirty or clogged air fi lter.
Cutting height set too low.
Engine not up to operating
temperature.
Starting mower in tall
grass.
Mower has other problem.
PTO not engaged.
Mower has other problem.
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Level the mower. See Setup Instructions.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
Contact Sears Service.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See Servicing the Air Filter section.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during fi rst pass.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
Contact Sears Service.
Engage the PTO.
Contact Sears Service.
REMEDY
REMEDY