Troubleshooting The Rider - Craftsman ZTS 7000 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Ground speed levers not in Lock ground speed levers in START/PARK positions.
START/PARK positions.
PTO (electric clutch) switch Place in OFF position.
in ON position.
Out of fuel. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Parking brake disengaged. Engage parking brake.
Fuel valve closed (if Open fuel valve.
equipped).
Engine flooded. Open the choke.
Gas is old or stale. Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Engine witl not turnover Battery terminals require Clean the battery terminals.
or start, cleaning.
Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
Wiring loose or broken. See authorized service dealer.
Solenoid or starter motor See authorized service dealer.
faulty.
Safety interlock switch not See authorized service dealer.
working.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled Clean and gap or replace. (See engine manual.)
or incorrectly gapped.
Water in fuel. Drain fuel and refill with fresh fuel.
Circuit breaker blown. See authorized service dealer.
Fuel mixture too rich. Clean air filter. Check the choke.
Engine starts hard or runs Spark plug faulty, fouled, or Clean and gap or replace. (See engine manual.)
poorly, incorrectly gapped.
Fuel filter dirty. Replace fuel filter.
Low oil level. Check/add oil as required.
Engine knocks.
Using wrong grade oil. See engine manual.
Engine running too hot. See engine fins, blower screen, and air cleaner.
Excessive oil Using wrong grade oil. See engine manual.
consumption.
Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excess oil.
Dirty air filter. Replace air filter. (See engine manual.)
Engine exhaust is black. Engine choke control is in Open choke control.
closed position.
Engine runs, but rider will Transmission(s) disengaged. Unlock roll release rod(s).
not drive.
Belt is broken. See authorized service dealer.
Drive belt slips. See authorized service dealer.
Brake is not fully released. See authorized service dealer.
Internal transmission See authorized service dealer.
problem.
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