Troubleshooting; General; Quality Of Cut Troubleshooting - Jacobsen Fairway 305 Turbo Safety, Operating And Maintenance Instructions

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TROUBLESHOOTING

10.1 GENERAL

The troubleshootijng 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 Jacobsen Distributor.
Symptoms
Engine will not start.
Engine hard to start
or runs poorly.
Engine Stops.
Engine Overheating.
Battery not holding
charge. Battery light
on.
Cylinders cut
unevenly. Poor
quality of cut.
SAFETY AND OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Possible Causes
1. Glow Plug has not timed out.
2. Battery low on charge or
defective.
3. Fuel tank empty or fuel
contaminated.
4. Blown Fuse.
5. Defective Starter Relay.
6.Forward/Reverse pedal latch
depressed.
7. Mow switch set to cut.
1. Fuel tank empty or fuel
contaminated.
2. Air Cleaner blocked or dirty.
3. Injectors, fuel pump.
4. Other Engine Problem
1. Fuel tank empty
2. Interlocks not set before
leaving operators seat
1. Coolant level low
2. Radiator air intake restricted
3. Waterpump/alternator belt or
fan belt loose or broken.
1. Loose or corroded battery
terminals.
2. Low electrolyte level in
battery.
3. Alternator belt loose or
broken.
4. Alternator defective.
1. Cylinder to bottom blade not
adjusted properly.
2. Engine speed too low.
3. Cylinder speed not adjusted
for turf conditions.
4. Cylinder direction lever set
in reverse.
5. Ground weight incorrectly
adjusted
JACOBSEN FAIRWAY 305 Series CG2
Action
1. Reset ignition switch and allow glow plug to
time out before cranking engine.
2. Inspect condition of battery and battery
connections.
3. Fill tank with fresh fuel. Change filter, Bleed air
from lines.
4. Replace Fuse.
5. Test and replace relay if neccesary.
6. Ensure Forward/Reverse pedal neutral latch
not depressed.
7. Set mow switch to off.
1. Fill tank with fresh fuel. Change filter, Bleed air
from lines.
2. Check air cleaner, replace as neccesary.
3. Consult engine manual.
4. Consult engine troubleshooting guide.
1. Fill with fresh fuel and bleed lines
2. Set mow switch to off. Ensure forward/reverse
neutral latch is not depressed.
1. Inspect and add 50/50antifreeze solution if
required.
2. Clean wire mesh guard at radiator.
3. Inspect waterpump/alternator belt and fan belt.
Tighten if neccesary.
1. Inspect terminals, clean and tighten as
required.
2. Refill battery with distelled water
3. Inspectwaterpump/alternator belt. Tighten if
neccesary.
4. See engine manual.
1. Inspect cylinder to bottom blade adjustment
2. Check engine speed, run engine at full throttle.
3. Adjust cylinder speed for best cut.
4. Set cylinder direction lever to forward rotation.
5. Adjust ground weight control valve until correct
ground weight is achieved.
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