Craftsman 28992 Operation Manual - Page 38
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Engineruns,but Transmissiorneleaseleversin PUSH MoveleverstoDRIVEpositions. rider will not positions. drive. Drive belt slips, Clean or replace belt as necessary, Belt is broken, Parking brake is not fully released, Replace drive belt, Contact Sears Parts & Repair, Contact Sears Parts & Repair, Rider drive belt slips. Parking brake will not hold. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily, Belt stretched or worn. Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted, Clean as required, Replace belt. Contact Sears Parts & Repair. See Service & Adjustments Section, Rider steers or handles poorly. Rider tracks to one side. Improper tire inflation. See Maintenance Section. Steering linkage is loose, Check and tighten any loose connections, Ground speed adj. knobs not adjusted, See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT in Service & Adjustments section, Troubleshooting the Mower PROBLEM CAUSE Mower cutting Cutting height motor screw dirty or requires height does not lube. adjust. Cutting height linkage disconnected, REMEDY Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height motor screw, Check that mower linkage is connected, Mower cut is uneven. Rider tires not inflated equally or properly. Mower not leveled properly, See Maintenance Section. See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments, Mower cut is Engine speed too slow, Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing, rough looking. Ground speed too fast, Decrease ground speed, Blades are dull, Sharpen or replace blades, See Maintenance Section, Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily or Clean or replace belt as necessary, worn. Blades not properly fastened to arbors. See "Check/Replace Mower Blades" in Maintenance Section. Engine stalls easily with mower engaged. Engine speed too slow. Ground speed too fast, Cutting height set too low. Underside of mower deck dirty, Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing. Decrease Ground Speed, Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass, Remove mower deck and clean underside, Excessive mower vibration, Discharge chute jamming with cut grass, Blade mounting bolts are loose, Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent, Mower blades are out of balance, Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously cut area, Tighten to 45-55 ft-lbs (61-75 Nm). 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 slips or fails to attached, drive. Mower drive belt broken, Repair or replace as needed. Replace drive belt, PTO clutch out of adjustment, Adjust PTO clutch, See Maintenance Section, 38