Troubleshooting - Craftsman PYT9000 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
1. PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
2. Parkingbrakenotengaged.
3. Sparkplugwire disconnected.
4. Throttle/Choke controllevernot in correct
startingposition.
5. Fueltank empty,or stale fuel.
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Enginefails to start
Enginerunserratically
6. BIockedfuel line.
7. Faultysparkplug.
8. Engineflooded.
1. Tractorrunningwith Chokeactivated.
2. Sparkplugwiresloose.
3. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.
4. Ventin gas cap plugged.
5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirtyair cleaner.
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Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow 1.
2. Air flow restricted 2.
Enginehesitatesat high RPMs 1. Sparkpluggap set tooclose 1. Remove
Engineidlespoorly 1. Fouledspark plug 1. Replace
2. Dirtyair cleaner 2. Replace
cleaner.
1. Placeknobin disengaged(OFF)position.
2. Engageparkingbrake.
3. Connectwireto spark plug.
4. PlaceThrottle/Chokeleverto 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.
1. MovetheThrottle/Chokecontrolleverout of the
chokeposition.
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.
Replaceair cleanerpaper elementor cleanfoam
precleaner.
Fillenginewith properamountand type of oil.
Cleangrass clippingsand debrisfrom aroundthe
engine'scoolingfins and blowerhousing.
spark plug and adjustgap.
spark plug and adjustgap.
air cleanerelementand/orcleanpre-
Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced 1. Tightenbladeand spindle.Balanceblade.
2. Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade 2. Replaceblade.
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