Troubleshooting - Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual

Engineruns,but Transmission release levers in PUSH Move levers to DRIVE positions.
riderwill not :)ositions.
drive. Drive beltslips. Clean or replace beltas necessary.
Beltis broken. Replace drivebelt. Contact S earsParts & Repair.
Parking brake is notfullyreleased. Contact S earsParts& Repair.
Riderdrivebelt Pulleys or beltgreasy or oily. Clean as required.
slips.
Beltstretched or worn. Replace belt. Contact S earsParts& Repair.
Parkingbrake Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted. SeeService &Adjustments Section.
will not hold.
Ridersteersor Improper tireinflation. SeeMaintenance Section.
handlespoorly.
Steering linkage is loose. Check andtighten anyloose connections.
Ridertracksto Ground speed adj.knobs notadjusted.SeeSPEED BALANCING A DJUSTMENT intheService
oneside. &Adjustments section.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Mower cutting Cutting height motor screw dirty or Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height crank
height difficult to requires lube. with oil.
adjust. Cutting height linkage disconnected. Reconnect cutting height linkage
Mower cut is Rider tires not inflated equally or properly. See Maintenance Section.
uneven. Mower not leveled properly. See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments.
Mower cut is rough Engine speed too slow. Always set throttle to FULL when mowing.
looking.
Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground speed.
Blades are dull. Sharpen or replace blades. See Maintenance
Section.
Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily Clean or replace belt as necessary.
or worn.
Blades not properly fastened to arbors. See "Check/Replace Mower Blades" in
Maintenance Section.
Engine stalls easily Engine speed too slow. Always set throttle to FULL when mowing.
with mower Ground speed too fast. Decrease Ground Speed.
engaged.
Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
:)ass.
Underside of mower deck dirty. Remove mower deck and clean underside.
Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously
cut area.
Excessive mower Blade mounting bolts are loose. Tighten to 45-55 ft. Ibs. (61-75 N.m.).
vibration. Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent. Check and replace as necessary.
Mower blades are out of balance. Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance
Section.
Belt installed incorrectly. Reinstall correctly.
Mower drive belt Idler pulley spring broken or not properly Repair or replace as needed.
slips or fails to attached.
drive.
Mower drive belt broken. Replace drive belt.
PTO clutch out of adjustment. Adjust PTO clutch. See Maintenance Section.
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