Ontario Drive & Gear Centaur V2001DT, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MALFUNCTION PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
(SYMPTOM)
Electric starter inoperative 1. Loose electrical connections 1. Clean and re-tighten electrical
connections
2. Battery charge low or dead 2. Recharge battery or replace as
necessary
3. Faulty starter motor 3. Return the vehicle to a
CENTAUR dealer for servicing
Engine turns over but will not 1. Engine is cold and choke is not 1. Pull out the choke and try to start
start pulled out (gas engine) again
2. Fuel tank is empty 2. Refill tank
3. Blocked fuel or air filter 3. Remove obstruction or replace
filter as necessary
4. Spark plugs defective or fouled 4. Clean and re-gap or replace
(gas engine)
5. Ignition system inoperative 5. Have unit serviced by a properly
(gas engine) trained and equipped mechanic
6. Insufficient compression 6. Take the vehicle to a factory au-
thorized engine repair outlet
7. Gas engine fuel delivery system 7. Check that electric fuel pump is
is faulty operating. Make sure fuel shut
off solenoid is activated to allow
fuel into carburetor.
Engine will not run 1. Refer to engine manual
Vehicle will not move and/or turn 1. Transmission in neutral or not 1. Place gear shift properly in gear
properly engaged in gear
2. Drive belt worn (see Section 7.2.1) 2. Replace belt if worn excessively
3. Clutch not engaging 3. Return the vehicle to a CENTAUR
dealer for servicing
4. Transmission failure 4. Same as 3. above
5. Steering wheel lockout is engaged. 5. Lower arm rest and/or readjust/
replace lockout cable.
Severe vibration when vehicle 1. Loose engine mounts 1. Take vehicle to a CENTAUR
is operated dealer for service.
2. Driver or driven clutch or engine 2. Same as above.
defective
3. Wheel rim bent 3. Replace.
4. Worn or damaged drive belt 4. Replace. Clutch service may be
required.