Service & Adjustments - Craftsman ZT 7000 Operator's Manual

Engineruns,but
riderwilt not
drive.
Riderdrivebelt
stips.
Parking brake
will not hold.
Ridersteersor
handbs poorly.
Ridertracksto
oneside.
Transmission release bversin PUSH
3ositions.
Drivebeltslips.
Beltis broken,
Parking brake is notfullyrebased.
Pulbysor beltgreasy or oily.
Beltstretched o r worn,
Parking brake is incorrectly a djusted,
Improper tireinflation,
Steering linkage is loose,
Ground speed adj.knobs notadjusted,
Move levers to DRIVE positions.
Cleanor replace beltas necessary.
Replace drivebelt. Contact S earsParts & Repair.
Contact S earsParts&Repair.
Cleanas required.
Replace belt. Contact S earsParts& Repair.
SeeService &Adjustments Section.
SeeMaintenance Section,
Check andtighten anylooseconnections,
SeeSPEED BALANCING A DJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Mower cutting
height difficuff to
adjust.
Mower cut is
uneven.
Mower cut is rough
tooking.
Engine stalls easily
with mower
engaged.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Mower drive belt
slips or fails to
drive.
the Mower
CAUSE
Cutting height crank threads dirty or
require lube.
Rider tires not inflated equally or properly.
Mower not leveled properly.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Blades are dull.
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 crank
with oil.
See Maintenance Section,
See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments,
Always set throttle to FULL 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 throttle to FULL when mowing,
Decrease Ground Speed,
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
)ass,
Remove mower deck and clean underside,
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously
cut area,
Tighten to 45-55 ft. Ibs. (61-75 N.m.).
Check and replace as necessary,
Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance
Section,
Reinstall correctly.
FRepairor replace as needed,
Replace drive belt.
Adjust PTO clutch. See Maintenance Section,
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