Craftsman ZT 7000 Operator's Manual page 34

Engine runs, but
rider will not
drive.
Rider drive belt
slips.
Parking brake
will not hold.
Rider steers or
handles poorly.
Rider tracks to
one side.
Transmission release levers in PUSH
aositions.
Drive belt slips.
Belt is broken.
Parking brake is not fully released.
Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.
Belt stretched or worn.
Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted.
Improper tire inflation.
Steering linkage is loose.
Ground speed adj. knobs not adjusted.
Move levers to DRIVE positions.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
Replace drive belt. Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
Clean as required.
Replace belt. Contact Sears Parts & Repair.
See Service & Adjustments Section.
See Maintenance Section.
Check and tighten any loose connections.
See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting the
PROBLEM
Mower cutting
height difficult to
adjust.
Mower cut is
uneven,
Mower
CAUSE
Cutting height crank threads dirty or
require lube.
Rider tires not inflated equally or properly.
Mower not leveled properly.
REMEDY
Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height crank
with oil.
See Maintenance Section.
See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments.
Mower cut is rough Engine speed too slow. Always set throttle to PULL when mowing.
looking,
Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground speed.
Blades are dull.
Engine stalls easily
with mower
engaged.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily
ar 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.
Blade mounting bolts are loose.
Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent.
Mower blades are out of balance.
Sharpen or replace blades. See Maintenance
Section.
Clean or replace belt as necessary.
See "ChecWReplace Mower Blades" in Maintenance
Section.
Always set throttle to FULL when mowing.
Decrease Ground Speed.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
9ass.
Remove mower deck and clean underside.
Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously
sut area.
Tighten to 45-55 ft. Ibs. (61-75 N.m.).
Check and replace as necessary.
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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