Craftsman ZTS 6000 Manual Del Operador página 36

Engineruns,but
riderwH[not
drive.
Riderdrivebe_t
slips.
Parking brake
wH_ not ho_d.
Rider steers or
hand_es poorly.
Rider tracks to
one side.
Transmission release levers in PUSH
positions.
Drive belt slips.
Belt is broken.
Parking brake is not fully released.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
Belt stretched or worn.
Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted.
Improper tire inflation.
Steering linkage is loose.
Ground speed adjustment knobs
not adjusted.
Move levers to DRIVE positions.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
Replace drive belt. Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
Clean as required.
Replace belt. Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
See Service & Adjustments Section.
See Maintenance Section.
Check and tighten any loose connections.
See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT in Service &
Adjustments section.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM CAUSE
Mower cutting Cutting height motor screw dirty or requires
height does not lube.
adjust. Cutting height linkage disconnected.
Mower cut is Rider tires not inflated equally or properly.
uneven. Mower not leveled properly.
Mower cut is Engine speed too slow.
rough _ooking. Ground speed too fast.
Blades are dull.
Engine stalls
easily with
mower engaged.
Excessive
mower
vibration.
Mower drive be_t
slips or fai_s to
drive.
Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily or
worn.
Blades not properly fastened to arbors.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Cutting height set too low.
Underside of mower deck dirty.
-Discharge chute jamming with cut grass.
Blade mounting bolts are loose.
Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent.
Mower blades are out of balance.
Belt installed incorrectly.
Idler pulley spring broken or not properly
attached.
Mower drive belt broken.
PTO clutch out of adjustment.
REMEDY
Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height motor
screw.
Check that mower linkage is connected.
See Maintenance Section.
See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments.
Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.
Decrease ground speed.
Sharpen or replace blades. See Maintenance
Section.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
See "Check/Replace Mower Blades" in Maintenance
Section.
Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.
Decrease Ground Speed.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
pass.
Remove mower deck and clean underside.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously
cut area.
Tighten to 45=55 ft=lbs (61=75 Nm).
Check and replace as necessary.
Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance
Section.
Reinstall correctly.
Repair or replace as needed.
Replace drive belt.
Adjust PTO clutch. See Maintenance Section.
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