Troubleshooting
3A3394E Repair - Parts
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Troubleshooting
General
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will not crank
Battery is discharged.
Turn key switch to ON. Choke engine and pull recoil
starter rope.
Key switch is defective.
Replace key switch.
Main wire harness is defective.
Engine cranks slow
Excessive hydraulic load. Engine clutch switch
is on.
Turn engine clutch switch OFF.
Engine will not start
Engine is out of gas.
Refill gas tank. See engine manual.
Fuel shut-off lever is OFF.
Move fuel shut-off lever to ON position.
Engine oil level is low.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. See engine
manual.
Engine is cold.
Use engine choke.
Spark plug cable is disconnected or damaged.
Connect spark plug cable or replace spark plug cable.
Key switch is defective.
Replace key switch.
Main wire harness is disconnected or defective. Reconnect or replace main wire harness
High engine speed at no load
Improperly adjusted high speed setting.
Reset high speed to 3600 - 3700 engine rpm at no load.
Worn engine governor.
Adjust or replace engine governor.
Machine will not drive
Engine clutch switch is OFF.
Turn engine clutch switch ON.
Hydrostatic drive bypass valve is open.
Close wheel motor bypass valve to engage drive. See
Operation manual
Hydraulic fluid is low.
Shut off striper and add fluid*.
Drive cable is disconnected or broken.
Reconnect or replace cable.
Clutch wire harness is disconnected or broken.
Reconnect or replace harness as
necessary.
Clutch does not work.
Replace clutch.
Ground drive belt is worn or broken.
Adjust or replace ground drive belt.
Ground Drive Pump is worn or not working.
Replace ground drive pump.
Wheel motor(s) worn or not working.
Replace wheel motor.