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Craftsman T2200 Troubleshooting
The
Craftsman T2200 is a lawn tractor from T2000 series. This model was manufactured
by Husqvarna built between 2014 and 2016. The Craftsman T2200 powerline
components: Briggs and Stratton 33R877 4-cycle vertical-shaft single cylinder
air-cooled gasoline engine and Hydro-Gear T2 belt-driven hydrostatic
transmission with infinite forward and reverse 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). Max.
forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), max. reverse speed - 2.9 mph (4.7
km/h).
The Craftsman T2200 was equipped with a manual steering system,
mechanical disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 20x8.00-8 rear tires.
The wheel base is 48" (1210 mm). The tractor is compatible with a 42"
mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1.0"-4.0" (25-100
mm), 42" front-mount snowblower with manual lifting, and 42" front-mount
blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine won't start or difficult to start |
| Empty gas tank - Fill fuel up |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use correct fuel grade |
| Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean |
| Spark plug wire connection are damaged - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair |
| Faulty spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Fuel filter needs to be replaced |
| Faulty safety switch - Change damaged switch |
| Carburetor is not adjusted - Check carburetor float adjustment |
| Bad engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components |
| Choke cable is worn or not adjusted properly - Replace cable or adjust properly |
| Air intake screen is plugged - Wash or clean as required |
| Ignition system failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Throttle cable is faulty or stuck - Clean or change the cable |
| Air filter is dirty - Change or service air filter |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Engine stops after starting |
| Defective spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced |
| Clogged or faulty carburetor - Clean or replace carburetor |
| Defective ignition coil - Replace ignition coil as necessary |
| Weak or damaged valve springs - Change valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Valves need to be cleaned |
| Not enough engine oil - Check and refill engine oil |
| Excessive engine load - Load reducing required |
| Cooling fins are plugged - Need to clean or wash |
| Carburetor mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly |
| Ignition timing is incorrect - Adjust ignition timing as required |
| Wrong valve setting - Set the valves properly |
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
| Stale fuel - Change fuel |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce load |
| Engine oil insufficient - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Need to adjust idle speed |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Have bearings or crankshaft replaced |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Worn piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace faulty parts |
| Engine power is insufficient |
| Carburetor is improperly adjusted or dirty - Service or properly adjust carburetor |
| Dirty air filter element - Clean or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Test fuel pump and change if necessary |
| Ignition system is defective - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace the head gasket |
| Burned or stuck valves - Clean or change valves |
| Push rod is worn or damaged - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Cylinder block parts are worn out - Replace defective parts |
| Engine uses too much fuel |
| Choke is not fully open - Check choke cable and adjust it |
| Carburetor main jet adjustment is incorrect - Adjust the carburetor main jet properly |
| Defective or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or replace spark plug |
| Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Clean or change valves |
| Worn sleeve, piston, or rings - Replace faulty components as required |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust |
| Gaskets or seals are excessively worn - Worn parts need to be replaced |
| Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Replace defective valves |
| Piston rings are stuck or broken - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Scored cylinder liner or piston - Inspect liner and piston, fit new parts as necessary |
| Breather hose or pipe is plugged - Clean or replace |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Difficult to shift gears |
| Gear shift linkage is worn or rusty - Replace or lubricate the shift linkage |
| Shift forks are worn or bent - Shift forks need to be replaced |
| Defective gearshift mechanism - Replace defective components |
| Not enough fluid in transmission - Need to add fluid |
| Transmission fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new transmission fluid |
| Bearings are worn or gears are damaged - Replace defective parts |
| Transmission jumping out of gear |
| Bent or incorrectly installed shift lever - Reinstall the lever correctly or change it |
| Gears are worn or damaged - Install new gears |
| Shift rods or shift forks are worn - Change damaged rods or forks |
| Drive shaft/belt is damaged or improperly adjusted - Adjust or change belt/shaft |
| Brake/clutch is damaged or improperly adjusted - Change clutch/brake or adjust it |
| Worn or damaged drive sheave - Replace sheave |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission makes excessive noise |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or replace linkage |
| Excessive transmission load - Reduce transmission load |
| Transmission fluid is dirty or fluid level is too low - Fill to required level or change the fluid |
| Worn or defective transmission components - After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components |
| Rusty or worn shift linkage - Install a new gear linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is defective or blocked - Replace or repair pump |
| Unadjusted or damaged transmission shift control parts - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Transmission fluid level is low - Need to add transmission fluid |
| Worn or faulty drive pulley - Change pulley |
| Shift linkage is unadjusted or damaged - Adjust properly or change linkage |
| Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or change linkage |
| Worn transmission seals or gaskets - Install new seals or gaskets |
| Leaking final drive shaft - Install new shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission case - Replace defective case or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Drive sheave of mower deck is dirty or worn - Clean or change sheave |
| Loose or worn drive belt - Replace belt or adjust belt tension |
| Mower blades are bent or out of balance - Change or balance blades |
| Blade bolts are not tightened well - Bolts should be tightened |
| Discharge chute regular clogging |
| Mowing speed is too high - Use a lower speed |
| Grass is too long - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Low engine speeds - Adjust carburetor to higher rpm |
| Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Drive belt installed improperly - Reinstall drive belt properly |
| Discharge area is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Blades are not sharp - Need a blade sharpening |
| Worn or damaged blades - Install new blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a slower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| Bagger is overfilled - Remove grass from bagger |
| Bumpy or unleveled lawn - Level the lawn |
| Cutting height is too low - Raise the cutting height |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a lower speed |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Bent or worn blades - Replace the blades |
| Low tire inflation - Correct tire pressure |
| Mower deck to cut unevenly |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as required |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Not sharp blades - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Bent or worn blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Cutting deck is clogged - Check cutting deck and clean as necessary |
| Deck shell is broken - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Loose or faulty mower spindle - Install new spindle or repair it |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Loose or corroded wire connections - Tighten or clean connections |
| Electrical terminal connectors are defective - Install new terminal connectors |
| Battery is defective - Replace the battery |
| Low battery output - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service battery or change it |
| Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals - Connect cables correctly or replace terminals |
| Battery is drained or defective - Charge or change the battery |
| Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect wiring and connect as required |
| Low battery capacity - Charge the battery |
| Spark plug faulty or incorrectly gapped - Clean and gap or replace |
| Starter motor or solenoid is damaged - Repair starter or change solenoid |
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