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Troubleshooting
Problem
Starter does not crank
Engine will not start, starts hard, or
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fails to keep running.
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Engine loses power.
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Engine overheats.
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Abnormal vibration.
Traction unit does not drive.
Possible Causes
1. The battery is dead.
2. Electrical connections are
corroded or loose.
3. A relay or switch is damaged.
,
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The choke is not on.
3. The manual fuel lever is in the
Off position.
4. The air cleaner is dirty.
5. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
6. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
1. Engine load is excessive.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. The oil level in crankcase is
low.
4. The cooling fins and air
passages around engine are
plugged.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
6. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in
fuel system.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The oil level in the crankcase is
low.
3. The cooling fins and air
passages around engine are
plugged.
1. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
1. The parking brake is on.
2. The hydraulic fluid level low.
3. The tow valves are open.
4. The hydraulic system is
damaged.
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Corrective Action
1. Charge the battery.
2. Check the electrical
connections for good contact.
3. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Move the choke lever fully
forward.
3. Move the fuel lever to the On
position.
4. Clean the air cleaner.
5. Install the wire on the spark
plug.
6. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
7. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Clean the air cleaner.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. Remove debris from cooling
fins and air passages.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped
spark plug.
6. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. Remove debris from cooling
fins and air passages.
1. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Add hydraulic fluid.
3. Close the tow valves.
4. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
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