Craftsman CTX 9500 Operator's Manual page 31

Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)
PROBLEM LOOK FOR
Internal brake worn.
Brake will not hold.
Steering linkage is loose.
Tractor steers hard or Improper tire inflation.
handles poorly. Front wheel spindle
bearings dry.
REMEDY
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Contact Sears Service.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
i 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, i Tractor tires not properly See Check Tire Pressure section.
inflated.
i 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.
i Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
Ground speed to fast. Slow down.
i 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, i Engine not up to operating Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
i temperature.
i Starting mower in tall Start the mower in a cleared area.
grass.
Excessive mower i 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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