Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service; Troubleshooting The Rider - Ferris IS4500ZBL3561 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Adjustments & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use
may eventually require that service be performed to
allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instruc-
tions on how to perform most of these minor adjust-
ments and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of
these procedures can be performed for you by your local
authorized dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER

PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover or start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the tractor or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
CAUSE
1. Parking brake not engaged.
2. PTO (electric clutch) switch
in ON position.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Motion Control Handles not
locked in neutral position.
5. Operator not in seat.
6. Glow plugs not pre-heated.
7. Fuse blown.
8. Battery terminals require
cleaning.
9. Battery discharged or dead.
10. Wiring loose or broken.
11. Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
12. Safety interlock switch
faulty.
13. Water in fuel.
14. Fuel is old or stale.
1. Fuel mixture too rich.
2. Air in fuel system. 6t9.2(Pre-he (5.Oawce h fu Tw 46J ET 0.1 Tw 46J7 249.267 m 557 249.267 l S
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WARNING
REMEDY
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Place in OFF position.
3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tanks. Prime the fuel system.
4. Lock handles in neutral position.
5. Assume operator's position in seat.
6. Pre-heat glow plugs.
7. Replace fuse.
8. Clean the battery terminals
9. Recharge or replace.
10. Visually check wiring & replace broken or
frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
11. Repair or replace. See authorized
service dealer
12. Replace as needed. See authorized
service dealer.
13. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
14. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
1. Clean air filter.