Troubleshooting - Craftsman CTX 9000 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Brake will not hold. Internal brake worn. Contact Sears Service.
Steering linkage is loose. Contact Sears Service.
Tractor steers hard or Improper tire inflation. See Check Tire Pressure section.
handles poorly. Front wheel spindle Contact Sears Service.
bearings dry.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Lift linkage not properly Contact Sears Service.
Mower will not raise, attached or damaged.
Mower not leveled Level the mower. See Setup Instructions.
properly.
Mower cut is uneven. Tractor tires not properly See Check Tire Pressure section.
inflated.
Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
Mower cut is rough Ground speed too fast. Slow down.
looking.
Mower has other problem. Contact Sears Service.
Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
Ground speed to fast. Slow down.
Dirty or clogged air filter. See Servicing the Air Filter section.
Engine stalls easily with Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass.
mower engaged. Engine not up to operating Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
temperature.
Starting mower in tall Start the mower in a cleared area.
grass.
Excessive mower Mower has other problem. Contact Sears Service.
vibration.
PTO not engaged. Engage the PTO.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will Mower has other problem. Contact Sears Service.
not drive.
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