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Craftsman T1600 Troubleshooting
The
Craftsman T1600 is a T1000 series lawn tractor. This model was manufactured by
MTD built from 2014 to 2019. The components of Craftsman T1600 powerline
system: Briggs and Stratton 4-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder air-cooled
gasoline engine and MTD AutoDrive belt-driven variator transmission with
infinite forward and revers gears.
A 32.9 cubic inches (540 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.7" (94 mm),
piston stroke of 3.06" (78 mm), and rated power of 19 hp (14.2 kW). The
maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 kph), max. reverse speed - 2.3 mph
(3.7 kph).
The Craftsman T1600 lawn tractor is fitted with 15x6.00-6 front tires
and 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The wheelbase is 31 in (780 mm). The tractor
is compatible with a 46" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with a cutting
height of 1.5-4.0 in (37-100 mm) and manual lift system.
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine doesn't start or hard to start |
Fuel tank is empty - Add gasoline |
Low-quality gasoline - Use correct fuel grade |
Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
Faulty spark plug wire connection - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
Spark plug is faulty - Change spark plug |
Plugged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced |
Faulty safety switch - Change damaged switch |
Carburetor settings incorrect - Adjusting as required |
Bad compression - Check and change damaged parts |
Choke cable is damaged or not adjusted properly - Change cable or adjust properly |
Engine runs intermittently |
Clogged cooling fins - Wash or clean as required |
Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
Throttle cable is defective or stuck - Change or clean the cable |
Air filter is blocked - Clean or change air filter |
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
Engine starts but immediately stops |
Faulty spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced |
Carburetor is clogged or faulty - Clean or install new carburetor |
Damaged ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required |
Loose or worn valve springs - Change valve springs |
Valves sticking - Service the valves |
Engine oil level is low - Check oil level and add oil as required |
Engine is overloaded - Reduce load |
Cooling fins are clogged - Need to clean or wash |
Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly |
Incorrect ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing as required |
Incorrect valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly |
Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
Low octane fuel - Use correct fuel |
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load |
Low engine oil level - Check and refill engine oil |
Too low idle RPM - Correct the settings |
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
Excessive valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required |
Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Change faulty components |
Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted or clogged - Adjust the carburetor properly or clean it |
Plugged air filter - Clean or replace air filter |
Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Check fuel pump and change if required |
Ignition failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Replace the head gasket |
Burned or stuck valves - Service or change valves |
Bent or worn push rod - Push rod should be replaced |
Worn cylinder block components - Defective parts need to be replaced |
Excessive fuel consumption |
Choke did not open fully - Change or adjust choke cable |
Carburetor main jet is improperly adjusted - Adjust main jet as required |
Spark plug is loose or faulty - Replace or tighten spark plug |
Valves are worn, burned or stuck - Clean or replace valves |
Worn piston, rings, or sleeve - Change defective components |
Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust |
Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Defective components must be replaced |
Worn valve guides and valve stems - Valves need to be changed |
Worn or stuck piston rings - Piston rings need to be replaced |
Piston or cylinder liner is worn - Check piston and liner, install new parts as required |
Blocked breather hose or pipe - Service or replace |
Transmission Troubleshooting |
Hard to shift gears |
Rusty or worn gear shift linkage - Install a new gear shift linkage |
Damaged or worn shift forks - Install new shift forks |
Gearshift mechanism is worn out - Repair or replace worn components if required |
Transmission oil level is low - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
Dirty transmission fluid - The fluid must be changed |
Bearings or gears are damaged - Install new gears or bearings |
Transmission pops out of gear |
Shifting lever is incorrectly installed or bent - Reinstall the lever correctly or change it |
Gear teeth are worn or damaged - Change gears |
Shift forks or shift rods are worn - Replace defective rods or forks |
Drive shaft/belt is worn or incorrectly adjusted - Change belt/shaft or adjust it |
Improper clutch/brake adjustment or faulty clutch/brake - Change clutch/brake or adjust it |
Drive pulley is defective or worn - Change pulley |
Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
HST transmission makes noise |
Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
Transmission overload - Reduce loading |
Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil - Add oil to proper level or pour fresh transmission oil |
Worn or defective parts of the hydrostatic transmission - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
Shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Clean or change linkage |
Faulty or blocked hydrostatic pump - Change or repair pump |
Defective or unadjusted transmission shift control components - Adjust correctly or replace |
Transmission fluid level is low - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary |
Drive pulley is defective or worn - Install a new pulley |
Unadjusted or broken shift linkage - Adjust correctly or replace linkage |
Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Repair or adjust linkage |
Transmission gaskets or seals are damaged - Install new seals or gaskets |
Final drive shaft leaks - Shaft seals need to be changed |
Cracked transmission housing - Install a new transmission housing |
Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
Mower vibration is excessive |
Mower deck drive sheave is clogged or worn - Clean or replace sheave |
Loose or defective drive belt - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
Not balanced or bent mower blades - Balance or change as needed |
Loose blade bolts tightening - Tighten it fast |
Discharge chute regular clogging |
Ground speed is too fast - Use a slower speed |
Grass is too long - Must be set to low cutting height |
Engine rpm is too low - Adjust choke to full opening |
Cutting level is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
Drive belt installation is not correct - Reinstall drive belt properly |
Lawn mower leaving uncut grass |
Mower deck is clogged - Need to clean the mower deck |
Blades are too dull - Need to sharpen the blades |
Blades are worn or damaged - Change the blades |
Ground speed is too fast - Select a slower speed |
Cutting level is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
Grass bag is overfilled - Clean grass bag |
Blades are scalping the grass |
Uneven or bumpy lawn - Level the lawn |
Mower deck cutting height is set too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
Fast ground speed - Select a lower speed |
Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
Damaged or bent blades - Change the blades |
Low tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
Tire pressure is too low - Inflate tires correctly |
Deck is not leveled correctly - Level the deck correctly |
Blades are too dull - Blades need to be sharpened |
Blades are worn or damaged - Install new blades |
Deck is plugged with grass - Clean mower deck as required |
Deck shell is damaged - Replace or rebuild mower deck |
Bent or loose mower spindle - Replace or repair the spindle |
Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery does not charge |
Corroded or loose cable connections - Service or tighten cable connections |
Faulty battery terminal clamps - Terminal clamps need to be replaced |
Worn-out battery - Battery replacement required |
Low battery output voltage - Charge the battery |
Battery is not holding charge - Service battery or replace it |
Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals - Connect wiring properly or install new terminals |
Starter motor is not working |
Battery is drained or worn - Recharge or replace battery |
Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check cables and connect as needed |
Battery capacity is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
Spark plug gapped improperly or faulty - Replace or clean and gap |
Solenoid or starter motor is faulty - Starter/solenoid needs to be replaced |
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