5
TROUBLESHOOTING
5
TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1
GENERAL________________________________________________________________
The troubles hooting c hart bel ow l ists bas ic probl ems that may occur during s tart-up and operation. For more det ailed
information regarding the hydraulic and electrical systems contact your area Jacobsen Dealer.
Symptoms
Engine will not start.
Engine hard to start or
runs poorly.
Engine stops.
Engine overheating.
Battery not holding
charge.
Reels cut unevenly.
Mower does not reac t
to traction pedal.
Implement does
not
raise or lower.
Gauges/Indicator not
operating.
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Possible Causes
1.
Parking brake disengaged, trac-
tion pedal not in Neutral or reel/
3WD switch on.
2.
Battery low on charge or
defective.
3.
Fuel tank empty or dirty.
4.
Fuse blown.
1.
Fuel level low, fuel or fuel filter
dirty.
2.
Air cleaner dirty.
3.
Injectors, fuel pump.
4.
Engine problem.
1.
Fuel tank empty.
2.
Interlocks not set before leaving
operator's seat.
1.
Coolant level low.
2.
Air intake restricted.
3.
Water pump belt broken or loose.
4.
Engine overload.
1.
Loose or corroded battery termi-
nals.
2.
Low electrolyte.
3.
Alternator belt loose or broken.
4.
Charging system defective.
1.
Bedknife-to-reel not adjusted cor-
rectly.
2.
Engine speed too low.
3.
Low hydraulic oil.
1.
Parking brake engaged.
2.
Tow Valve Open.
3.
Low hydraulic oil.
1.
Low hydraulic oil.
1.
Circuit Breaker.
2.
Loose wiring.
Action
1.
Check operator back-up system and start-up proce-
dure.
2.
Inspect condition of battery and battery connections.
3.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel lines.
4.
Replace fuse.
1.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel lines.
2.
Inspect and replace air filter.
3.
Consult engine manual.
4.
Consult engine manual.
1.
Fill with fresh fuel and bleed fuel lines.
2.
Engage parking brake, move traction lever to "N" and
set reel control to OFF.
1.
Inspect and add coolant.
2.
Clean cooling air intake.
3.
Tighten or replace belt.
4.
Reduce forward speed.
1.
Inspect and clean terminals.
2.
Refill to correct level.
3.
Tighten or replace belt.
4.
See engine manual.
Inspect bedknife-to-reel adjustment.
Check engine speed. Run engine at full throttle.
Check reservoir level and fill if needed.
Disengage parking brake.
Close Tow Valve.
Check reservoir level and fill if needed.
Check reservoir level and fill as needed.
Reset circuit breaker, check bulb.
Check electrical connections.