Troubleshooting; Engineoil - Craftsman PGT9000 Operator's Manual

Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he
engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minorservice issues.To locate the nearestSears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
1. PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
2. Parkingbrakenotengaged.
3. Sparkplugwire disconnected.
4. Throttlecontrollevernot in correctstarting
position.
5. Fueltank empty,or stale fuel.
Enginefails to start
6. BIockedfuel line.
7. Faultysparkplug.
8. Engineflooded.
9. Fuse(s)blown.
1. Tractorrunningwith Chokeactivated.
2. Sparkplugwiresloose.
3. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.
4. Ventin gas cap plugged.
5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.
Dirtyair cleaner.
Enginerunserratically
6. 6.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow 1.
2. Air flow restricted 2.
Enginehesitatesat high RPMs 1. Sparkpluggap set tooclose 1.
Engineidlespoorly 1. Fouledspark plug 1.
2. Dirtyair cleaner 2.
Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced 1.
2. Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade 2.
1. Placeknobin disengaged(OFF)position.
2. Engageparkingbrake.
3. Connectwireto spark plug.
4. PlaceThrottleleverto FASTposition.
5. Filltank with clean, fresh(less than 30 days old) gas.
6. Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Replacefuel filter.Seethe Service
and Maintenancesection.
7. Clean,adjustgap or replaceplug.
8. Crankenginewith throttlein FASTposition.
9. Replacefuse.
1. Checkthat the electricchokeis working.Seea
Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.
2. Connectand tightenspark plugwires.
3. Replacefuel line.See a Searsor otherqualified
servicedealer.Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline
and replacefuel filter.See the Serviceand Mainte-
nancesection.
4. Clearvent or replacecap if damaged.
5. Drainfueltank. Refillwith clean,fresh gasoline.See
theServiceand Maintenance section.
Cleanor replaceair cleanerpaper elementor clean
foampre-cleaner.
Fillenginewith properamountand type of oil.
Cleangrass clippingsand debrisfrom aroundthe
engine'scoolingfins and blowerhousing.
Removespark plug and adjustgap.
Replacespark plug and adjustgap.
Cleanor replaceair cleanerelementand/orclean
pre-cleaner.
Tightenbladeand spindle.Balanceblade.
Replaceblade.
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