TROUBLESHOOTING 5
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TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1
GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
The troubleshootijng 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 area Textron Turf Care And Specialty Products dealer.
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Action
Section
Ref.
Engine will not start.
1.
Parking brake disengaged,
traction pedal not in neutral or
mow switch on.
1.
Check Interlock system and start-up procedure.
2.
Glow plug has not timed out.
2.
Reset ignition switch and allow glow plug to time
out before cranking engine.
3.
Battery low on charge or
defective.
3.
Inspect condition of battery and battery
connections.
4.7, 4.9
4.
Fuel tank empty or dirty.
4.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel
lines.
4.5, 4.6
5.
Fuse blown.
5.
Replace fuse.
4.14
6.
Relay defective
6.
Test and replace relay.
4.14
7.
Neutral switch on traction
pedal out of adjustment or
defective.
7.
Adjust or replace switch.
3.5
Engine hard to start
or runs poorly.
1.
Fuel level low, fuel or fuel fil-
ter dirty.
1.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel
lines.
4.5, 4.6
2.
Air cleaner dirty.
2.
Inspect and replace air filter.
4.4
3.
Injectors, 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.
4.5, 4.6
2.
Interlocks not set before
leaving operator’s seat.
2.
Engage parking brake and set mow switch to
OFF.
Engine overheating
1.
Coolant level low.
1.
Inspect and add coolant.
4.15
2.
Air intake restricted.
2.
Clean air intake at radiator.
4.15
3.
Water pump belt broken or
loose.
3.
Tighten or replace belt.
3.3
Battery not holding
charge.
1.
Loose or corroded battery
terminals.
1.
Inspect and clean terminals
4.7
Battery light on.
2.
Low electrolyte.
2.
Refill to correct level.
4.7
3.
Alternator belt loose or
broken.
3.
Tighten or replace belt
3.3
4.
Charging system defective.
4.
See engine manual
Cutting units not
cutting evenly
1.
Cutting heights not set
evenly.
1.
Check and adjust cutting height.
3.8
2.
Engine speed too low.
2.
Check engine speed. Run engine at full throttle.
3.
Mow speed not adjusted for
turf conditions.
3.
Adjust mow speed for best cut.
3.2
4.
Air pressure in caster wheels
not adjusted correctly
4.
Check tires and adjust to correct pressure
3.8
5.
Blades installed incorrectly
5.
Check that blades are installed facing the correct
direction, and blades are installed on correct
decks.
4.21