Troubleshooting - Craftsman CTX 9500 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting the Tractor
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Brake pedal not i Fully depress brake pedal.
depressed.
PTO (electric clutch) switch Place in OFF position.
is in ON position.
Cruise control engaged. Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
Out of fuel. i lf engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Fuse is blown, i Replace fuse or contact Sears Service.
Battery terminals require See Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
cleaning.
Engine will not turnover
or start. Battery discharged or i Recharge or replace battery. Use Die Hard Gold #50785.
dead.
Wiring loose or broken, i Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken, see
authorized dealer.
Solenoid or starter motor Contact Sears Service.
faulty.
Safety interlock switch Contact Sears Service.
faulty.
Water in fuel. Contact Sears Service.
Gas is old or stale. Contact Sears Service.
Fuel mixture too rich. Clean air filter.
Engine starts hard or
runs poorly. Engine has other problem. Contact Sears Service.
Low oil level. Check/add oil as required.
Engine knocks.
Using wrong grade oil. See Oil Recommendations Chart.
Engine running too hot. Contact Sears Service.
Excessive oil Using wrong grade oil. See Oil Recommendations Chart.
i consumption. Too much oil in Drain excess oil.
crankcase.
Engine exhaust is black. Dirty air filter. See Servicing the Air Filter section.
Ground speed control i Depress pedals.
pedals not depressed.
Transmission release lever Move into DRIVE position.
Engine runs, but tractor in PUSH position.
will not drive. Parking brake is engaged, i Disengage parking brake.
Traction drive belt is Contact Sears Service.
broken or slipping.
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