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Craftsman GT-5000 Troubleshooting
The
Craftsman GT5000 garden tractor was manufactured from 2003 to 2006. The
Craftsman GT-5000 is powered by Kohler Command CV730 V-twin cylinder OHV
air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 25 Hp (18.4 kW), Briggs and
Stratton 446777 V-twin cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated
power of 26 Hp (19.4 kW), or Briggs and Stratton 40H777 V-twin cylinder OHV
air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 22 Hp (16.4 kW).
The Craftsman GT5000 is fitted with 3 transmission options: Hydro-Gear
331-3000 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, Peerless LTH2000
hydrostatic transmission, or Peerless belt-driven gear transmission with
6 forward and 2 reverse gears. Max. forward speed - 5.8 mph (9.3 km/h),
max. reverse speed - 2.4 mph (3.9 km/h).
The tractor was equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical disc
brakes, 15x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.5-12 rear tires. The Craftsman
GT5000 is compatible with the following attachments: 48", 50", or 54"
mid-mount 3-blade mower decks with cutting height of 1.5-4.5 in (37-115
mm), and 46" front-mount 2-stage snow blower with manual lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine difficult to start or doesn't start |
| Empty fuel tank - Fill fuel up |
| Improper fuel grade - Change gasoline |
| Dirty fuel system - Check and clean |
| Disconnected or loose spark plug wire - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Faulty spark plug - Install new spark plug |
| Clogged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced |
| Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal |
| Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust |
| Low engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and change defective components |
| Choke cable is damaged or not adjusted properly - Replace cable or adjust properly |
| Cooling fins are plugged - Need to wash or clean |
| Ignition system problems - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Choke cable is stuck or defective - Change or clean the cable |
| Air filter is blocked - Change or clean air filter |
| Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump |
| Engine starts but then stalls |
| Defective spark plug - Change spark plug as required |
| Carburetor is defective or dirty - Service or repair carburetor |
| Defective ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Loose or broken valve springs - New valve springs need to be installed |
| Valves sticking - Valves must be cleaned |
| Engine oil level is low - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine is running overloaded - Reduce load |
| Clogged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash |
| Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly |
| Improper ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing correctly |
| Valve setting is improper - Valves needs to be adjusted properly |
| Stale or low octane fuel - Use correct fuel |
| Engine is running overloaded - Reduce the load |
| Low engine oil level - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct idle adjustment |
| Dirty or defective fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Adjustment procedure required |
| Damaged cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace faulty components |
| Clogged or improperly adjusted carburetor - Adjust carburetor properly or service it |
| Air filter element is plugged - Service or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Ignition failure - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Cylinder head gasket is worn - Replace the gasket as required |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Clean or replace valves |
| Bent or worn push rod - Change push rod |
| Cylinder block parts are faulty - Replace defective parts as required |
| Engine uses too much fuel |
| Throttle opening is not full - Adjust or change throttle cable |
| Carburetor main jet is incorrectly adjusted - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Spark plug is defective or loose - Re-tighten or replace spark plug |
| Valves are stuck, burned, or worn - Change or service valves |
| Worn rings, piston, or sleeve - Replace faulty components as required |
| Valve clearance is improper - Adjustment procedure required |
| Excessive oil consumption |
| Worn gaskets or seals - Change worn parts according to specifications |
| Valve guides and stems are worn - Install new valves |
| Piston rings are seized or worn - Change the piston rings as required |
| Damaged cylinder liner or piston - Inspect liner and piston, fit new parts as necessary |
| Breather hose or pipe is clogged - Replace or service |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hard shifting |
| Gear shift linkage is worn or rusty - Replace or lubricate the shift linkage |
| Worn or bent gear shift forks - Shift forks need to be replaced |
| Gear shifting mechanism is defective - Defective parts must be replaced |
| Excessive transmission noise |
| Fluid level is low - Check and refill the transmission fluid |
| Transmission oil is dirty - Transmission oil change required |
| Worn bearings or damaged gears - Change gears or bearings |
| Transmission pops out of gear |
| Improperly installed or bent gear shift lever - Install the lever properly or replace it |
| Gear teeth are worn or damaged - Replace gears |
| Shift rods or shift forks are worn - Change damaged rods or forks |
| Drive belt/shaft is improperly adjusted or worn - Change belt/shaft or adjust it |
| Improper brake/clutch adjustment or damaged brake/clutch - Adjust or change brake/clutch |
| Defective or worn drive sheave - Change sheave |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission noise |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or repair linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce loading |
| Dirty transmission fluid or insufficient fluid level - Fill to required level or change the fluid |
| Worn or defective transmission components - Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Shift linkage is damaged or loose - Replace or service the linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is faulty or seized - Repair or change pump |
| Transmission shift control parts are faulty or unadjusted - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Transmission oil level is low - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Damaged or worn drive pulley - Install a new pulley |
| Misadjusted or faulty shifting linkage - Adjust properly or replace linkage |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Install new seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Install new shaft seals |
| Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Mower deck drive sheave is clogged or worn - Replace or service sheave |
| Drive belt is defective or loose - Adjust belt tension or install a new belt |
| Cutting blades are not balanced or warped - Balance or replace blades |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Bolts should be tightened |
| Discharge chute keeps clogging |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a slower speed |
| Long grass - Use a lower cutting height |
| Engine runs at low revs - Adjust throttle to full opening |
| Cutting level is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Mower deck drive belt installed incorrectly - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Cutting deck clogging - Clean mower deck as required |
| Blades are not sharp - Sharpen the blades |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Replace the blades |
| Ground speed is too fast - Need to slow down |
| Cutting level is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Grass bag is full - Grass bag must be empty |
| Lawn is not level or bumpy - Lawn needs to be leveled |
| Cutting level is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Fast mowing speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Deck level is not correct - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are worn or bent - Blades need to be replaced |
| Tire pressure is too low - Check and inflate the tires |
| Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires correctly |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Level the deck properly |
| Blades are too dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades must be changed |
| Cutting deck clogging - Clean out the mower deck |
| Deck housing is damaged - Replace or repair the deck |
| Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Spindle needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Corroded or loose cable connections - Tighten or service connections |
| Faulty battery terminal connectors - Change terminal connectors |
| Battery is defective - Use a new battery |
| Battery voltage is low - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Battery won’t hold charge - Service battery or replace it |
| Faulty battery terminals or disconnected cables - Connect cables correctly or replace terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Replace or charge as required |
| Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect wiring and connect as required |
| Low battery capacity - Charge the battery |
| Faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plug - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Solenoid or starter motor is faulty - Repair starter or install a new solenoid |
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