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SPC 20 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
E-10 MAINTENANCE
3. Phillips screwdriver
4. Metric socket set
5. Metric combination wrench set
Diagnostic Procedure
If the engine does not crank, check the following conditions:
1. Forward / reverse lever, not in the neutral position or the neutral safety switch is not operating
properly
2. Clutch switch defective or not in the off position
3. Dead battery or bad electrical connections (negative and positive cables)
4. Bad ignition switch, not supplying power to the starter solenoid (orange wire)
5. Defective starter or starter solenoid
If the engine cranks, but will not start, precede with the following steps.
There are three scenarios that will cause the engine to stop running:
1. Shut down solenoid (electrical problem)
2. Overheating
3. Lack of fuel
Please answer the following questions and proceed to the section indicated.
Did the engine stop suddenly or gradually loose power and come to a stop?
If the engine stopped suddenly, proceed to Section 1.
If the engine stopped gradually, proceed to Section 3.
Is the engine equipped with a thermal shutdown circuit?
If it is equipped, proceed to Section 2.
If not equipped, proceed to Section 1.
SCENARIO
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1 Shutdown Solenoid
All Deutz 1011 Series engines have an electrically
operated shut down solenoid located on the front
right corner of the engine. (Engine viewed from the
flywheel end) It is bolted to the engine directly
behind the axial fan drive belt idler pulley (See
FIGURE E-1). This solenoid carries a 3-year
warranty through Deutz from the date that the engine
was put into service. Please check your records
before contacting an Authorized Deutz Repair
Center or ALMACO.
SHUT DOWN SOLENOID
MANUAL ENGINE KILL
AXIAL COOLING FAN
THROTTLE LEVER
FIGURE E-1