Troubleshooting - Craftsman 107.280340 Operator's Manual

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