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15. Troubleshooting
Chapter Overview
This chapter contains basic troubleshooting proce-
dures for the Compact Track Loader.
Additional troubleshooting aids are provided in
Chapter 3. System Diagrams and in those chapters
containing disassembly and assembly procedures
for the appropriate component or assembly.
Personal Safety
Improper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a Compact
Track Loader can be dangerous and may result in ma-
chine damage, injury or death.
Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or mainten-
ance on a Compact Track Loader until you have read and
fully understood the information in this manual.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for in-
structions regarding proper machine operation techniques
before operating any Compact Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a
Compact Track Loader, read and understand Chap-
ter 1 (Product Safety) for personal safety informa-
tion.
Machine Preparation
Accidental machine starting can cause injury or
death to personnel working on a Compact Track
Loader.
As a precaution, disconnect the battery cables from
the battery terminals, tape the battery clamps and
remove the key from the ignition switch prior to per-
forming any service work on a Compact Track Load-
er.
Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on the
machine to inform personnel that the machine is be-
ing worked on.
Preliminary Inspection
A simple visual inspection and operational check
can identify many problems without the need for ex-
tensive troubleshooting. If these checks indicate a
problem that requires further analysis, proceed to
Troubleshooting in this section.
Visual Inspection
Prior to troubleshooting, perform a visual inspection
of the machine. Look for missing, loose or worn
parts. Perform the following visual checks.
•
Track tension
•
Fluid levels
•
Fan belt tension and condition
•
Hoses (no visible sign of wear)
•
Fittings (no leaks)
•
Battery cables
•
Fuse box (fuses in place and operational)
•
Controls (for neutral)