Troubleshooting; General - Jacobsen LF 3810 Dealer's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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GENERAL ________________________________________________________________

The troubleshooting 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
Engine will not start. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Engine hard to start 1.
or runs poorly.
2.
3.
4.
Engine stops. 1.
2.
Engine overheating 1.
2.
3.
Battery not holding 1.
charge.
Battery light on. 2.
3.
4.
Cutting units not 1.
cutting evenly
2.
3.
4.
5.
Possible Causes
Parking brake disengaged, traction
pedal not in neutral or mow switch
on.
Battery low on charge or defective.
Fuel tank empty or dirty.
Circuit breaker tripped.
Relay defective
Neutral switch on traction pedal out
of adjustment or defective.
Fuel level low, fuel or fuel filter dirty.
Air cleaner dirty.
Injectors, fuel pump
Engine problem.
Fuel tank empty.
Interlocks not set before leaving
operator's seat.
Coolant level low.
Air intake restricted.
Water pump belt broken or loose.
Loose or corroded battery terminals. 1.
Low electrolyte.
Alternator belt loose or broken.
Charging system defective.
Cutting heights not set evenly.
Engine speed too low.
Mow speed not adjusted for turf
conditions.
Reel Switch set to backlap
Reel to bedknife out of adjustment
TROUBLESHOOTING
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. Reset breaker
5. Test and replace relay.
6. Adjust or replace switch.
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 and set mow switch to OFF.
1. Inspect and add coolant.
2. Clean air intake at radiator.
3. Tighten or replace belt.
Inspect and clean terminals
2. Refill to correct level.
3. Tighten or replace belt
4. See engine manual
1. Check and adjust cutting height.
2. Check engine speed. Run engine at full throttle.
3. Adjust mow speed for best cut.
4. Set switch for forward rotation
5. Adjust reel to bedknife.
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