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Craftsman DLT 2000 Troubleshooting
The
Craftsman DLT 2000 is a 2-wheel drive lawn tractor. This model was manufactured
between 2001 and 2002. The tractor can be equipped with the following models of
gasoline engines: Briggs and Stratton 445777 engine with a rated power of 25 hp
(18.6 kW), Briggs and Stratton 446777 engine with a rated power of 22 hp (16.4
kW), or Kohler Command CV624 engine with a rated power of 20 hp (14.9 kW).
The Craftsman DLT2000 is fitted with a two transmission options:
Peerless 206-545C belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 1
reverse gears, or Hydro Gear belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph
(8.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 2.4 mph (3.9 km/h).
The Craftsman DLT 2000 tractor is equipped with a manual steering
system, mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x10.00-8
rear tires. The tractor is compatible with a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower
deck, or 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with mechanical lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine won't start or hard to start |
| No gasoline in tank - Add fuel |
| Low-quality gasoline - Use correct gasoline grade |
| Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean |
| Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Spark plug is faulty - Replace spark plug |
| Fuel filter is plugged - Install new filter |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required |
| Low compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Not adjusted or damaged throttle cable - Change cable or adjust correctly |
| Air intake screen is blocked - Wash or clean as required |
| Defective ignition system - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Choke cable is stuck or faulty - Clean or change the cable |
| Clogged air filter - Replace or clean air filter |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Test fuel pump and change if necessary |
| Engine starts but stops suddenly |
| Defective spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Defective or dirty carburetor - Carburetor needs to be replaced or cleaned |
| Ignition coil is defective - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Weak or damaged valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed |
| Valves sticking - Valves must be cleaned |
| Engine oil level low - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Engine is running overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Need to clean or wash |
| Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor correctly |
| Ignition timing is improper - Ignition timing needs to be set properly |
| Valve setting is wrong - Set the valves correctly |
| Low octane gasoline - Use correct fuel |
| Engine overload - Reduce engine load |
| Engine oil level is low - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Adjustment required |
| Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Repair or replace defective parts |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Change defective parts |
| Dirty or incorrectly adjusted carburetor - Adjust the carburetor correctly or clean it |
| Air filter element is plugged - Service or replace air filter |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Ignition system is defective - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Cylinder head gasket is blown - Install new cylinder head gasket |
| Stuck or burned valves - Clean or change valves |
| Worn or bent push rod - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Cylinder block components are faulty - Replace defective parts |
| Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable |
| Improper carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Spark plug is faulty or loose - Replace or tighten spark plug |
| Valves are worn, stuck, or burned - Replace or service valves |
| Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Change faulty parts |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Engine consuming too much oil |
| Gaskets or seals may be damaged - Defective components must be replaced |
| Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Change the valves |
| Stuck or defective piston rings - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Cylinder liner or piston is scored - Check liner and piston, replace as required |
| Breather hose or pipe is blocked - Change or clean |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Gear shift is hard |
| Stuck or worn gear shift linkage - Shift linkage need to be replaced |
| Shift forks are worn or damaged - Install new shift forks |
| Gearshift mechanism malfunctions - Identify and repair faults |
| Transmission is making noise |
| Low oil level - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Transmission fluid is dirty - Transmission fluid change required |
| Bearings are damaged or gears are worn - Replace defective parts |
| Transmission jumps out of gear |
| Bent or incorrectly installed shift lever - Replace or install shift lever correctly |
| Damaged or worn gear teeth - Install new gears |
| Shift rods or shift forks are faulty - Replace damaged rods or forks |
| Improper drive shaft/belt adjustment or damaged drive shaft/belt - Adjust or replace belt/shaft |
| Worn brake/clutch or improper brake/clutch adjustment - Change clutch/brake or adjust it |
| Drive sheave is damaged or worn - Replace sheave |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission noises |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
| Excessive loading - The load should be reduced |
| Oil is dirty or oil level is too low - Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil |
| Defective or worn transmission parts - Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Shift linkage is stuck or worn - Clean or replace linkage |
| Worn or seized hydrostatic pump - Repair or replace pump |
| Worn or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Change or adjust correctly |
| Insufficient transmission fluid - Need to add transmission fluid |
| Drive sheave is worn or faulty - Install a new sheave |
| Broken or not adjusted shift linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Worn or unadjusted speed control linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
| Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Seals and gaskets need to be replaced |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Change shaft seals |
| Transmission case is cracked - Change broken case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Drive sheave of mower deck is dirty or worn - Change or clean sheave |
| Loose or damaged drive belt - Install a new belt or adjust belt tension |
| Bent or unbalanced mower blades - Balance or replace blades |
| Blade mounting bolts are loose - Tighten bolts as required |
| Constant clogging of discharge chute |
| Fast ground speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Grass is too long - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Reduced engine rpm - Adjust choke to full opening |
| Cutting height is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Improper drive belt installation - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Not sharp blades - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Damaged or worn blades - Install new blades |
| Ground speed is too fast - Select a slower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Filled bagger - Empty the bagger |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Level the lawn |
| Cutting height is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a lower speed |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Worn or bent blades - Replace the blades |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Correct tire pressure |
| Low tire pressure - Check and inflate the tires |
| Improperly leveled mower deck - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are too dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Damaged or worn blades - Change the blades |
| Clogged mower deck - Clean out the mower deck |
| Broken mower deck shell - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Change or repair the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Wiring connections are loose or corroded - Clean or tighten connections |
| Battery terminal clamps are faulty - Terminal clamps should be changed |
| Defective battery - Battery replacement required |
| Low battery output - Charge the battery |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service or change the battery |
| Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals - Connect wires properly or change terminals |
| Starter motor is not working |
| Battery is discharged or defective - Charge or replace the battery |
| Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required |
| Battery capacity is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Spark plug faulty or incorrectly gapped - Clean and gap or replace |
| Defective solenoid or starter motor - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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