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RANSOMES MULTIMOWER Series:LD
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
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6.1 GENERAL
The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more
detailed information contact your local Ransomes Jacobsen Distributor.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms Possible Causes Action Section Ref.
Engine will not start.
1. Fuel tank empty or dirty.
1. Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed
fuel lines.
2. Operator presence control
lever not being operated.
2. Hold down Operator presence control
lever
3. Operator presence control
switch out of adjustment or
defective.
3. Adjust or replace switch.
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. Engine problem.
3. Consult engine manual
Engine stops. 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill with fresh fuel and bleed fuel lines.
Engine overheating
1. Air intake restricted. 1. Clean air intake.
Reel cuts unevenly
1. Cylinder to Bottom Blade not
adjusted correctly. 1. Inspect Cylinder to Bottom Blade
adjustment.
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.