Craftsman 28974 - Professional PGT 9000 28 HP/54" Garden Tractor Operation Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine clicks but
will not start
4
1 Weak or dead battery.
2 Corroded batteryterminats.
3 Loose or damaged wiring.
Faul[y solenoid or starter.
t Recharge or replace battery.
2 Clean battery terminals,
3 Check aflwiring,
4 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
Loss of power
1 Cutting too much grass/too fast. 1 Raise cutting height/reduce
speed,
2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2 Adjust throttle control.
3 Build-up of grass, leaves and 3 Clean underside of mower
trash under mower, housing.
4 Dirty air filter. 4 Clean/replace air fitter,
5 Low oil fevel/dirty oil. 5 Check oil level/change oil,
6 Faulty spark plug. 6 Clean and regap or change spark
plug,
7 Dirty fuel filter. 7 Replace fuel filter.
8 Stale or dirty fuel. 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
9 Water in fuel, 9 Empty fueltank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
10 Spark plug wire loose. 10 Connect and tighten spark plug
wire,
11 Dirty engine air screen/fins, ti Clean engine air screen/fins.
12 Dirty/clogged muffler, t2 Clean/replace muffler.
13 Loose or damaged wiring. 13 Check all wiring.
I4 Carburetor out of adjustment. 14 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
15 Engine valves out of adjustment. 15 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Excessive vibration
1 Worn, bent or loose blade. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,
2 Bent blade mandrel. 2 Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3 Loose/damaged part(s).
3 Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
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Engine continues to
1 Faulty operator-safety presence 1 Check wiring, switches and
run
when operator
control system, connections. If not corrected,
leaves seat with
contact a Sears or other
attachment clutch
engaged
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