TROUBLESHOOTING 10
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TROUBLESHOOTING
10.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailed
information regarding the hydraulic and electrical systems contact your authorized Jacobsen Dealer.
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Action
Engine will not start.
1.
Parking brake disengaged, traction
lever not in Neutral, or reel lever(s)
On.
1.
Check Interlock system and start-up procedure.
2.
Battery low on charge or
defective.
2.
Inspect condition of battery and battery connections.
3.
Fuel tank empty or dirty. Fuel shut
off valve closed.
3.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Open fuel shutoff
valve.
4.
Fuse blown.
4.
Replace fuse.
Engine hard to start or
runs poorly.
1.
Fuel level low. Fuel or fuel filter
dirty.
1.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel lines.
2.
Air cleaner dirty.
2.
Inspect and replace air filter.
3.
Fuel pump.
3.
Consult
Engine Manual
.
4.
Engine problem.
4.
Consult
Engine Manual
.
Engine stops.
1.
Fuel tank empty.
1.
Fill with fresh fuel and bleed fuel lines.
2.
Interlocks not set before leaving
operator’s seat.
2.
Engage parking brake, set reel levers to Off, and set
traction lever to Neutral before leaving seat.
Engine overheating.
1.
Air intake restricted.
1.
Clean cooling air intake.
2.
Engine overload.
2.
Reduce forward speed.
Battery not holding
charge.
1.
Loose or corroded battery
terminals.
1.
Inspect and clean terminals.
2.
Low electrolyte.
2.
Fill to correct level.
3.
Charging system defective.
3.
See
Engine Manual
.
Reels cut unevenly.
1.
Bedknife-to-reel not adjusted cor-
rectly.
Inspect bedknife-to-reel adjustment.
2.
Engine speed too low.
Check engine speed. Run engine at full throttle.
3.
Reel Control lever set in Reverse.
Set reel lever to forward rotation.
4.
Low hydraulic oil.
Check reservoir level and fill if needed.
Mower does not react
to traction pedal.
1.
Parking brake engaged.
Disengage parking brake.
2.
Traction lever in Neutral.
Place lever in desired speed or direction.
3.
Low hydraulic oil.
Check reservoir level and fill if needed.
Gauges/Indicator not
operating.
1.
Fuse blown, bulb burnt out.
Replace fuse, check bulb.
2.
Loose wiring.
Check electrical connections.
