Craftsman 28945 - GT 5000 26 HP/54" Garden Tractor Operation Manual page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE
CORRECTION
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
Debris on steering plate (if
equipped).
Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.
1 See "CLEANING" in the
maintenance section.
2 Replace motion drive belt.
3 Axle key missing.
3 Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments section.
Engine "backfires"
1 Engine throttle control not sel 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 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.
attachment is engaged.
into reverse
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