Troubleshooting; General - Jacobsen Eclipse 126 Technical Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

11 TROUBLESHOOTING

11.1 GENERAL________________________________________________________________

The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailed
information, contact your area Jacobsen Dealer.
Symptoms
Unit does not have 1.
power
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Engine will not 1.
start.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engine hard to start 1.
or runs poorly,
2.
looses power or
3.
stalls.
4.
5.
Mower does not 1.
react properly to
2.
O.P.C. Lever
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reel does not cut, 1.
or cuts unevenly
2.
3.
4.
5.
en-50
Possible Causes
Power Connector Disconnected
Batteries Discharged
Engine not running
50 Amp fuse blown
20 Amp circuit breaker tripped
Defective Battery
O.P.C. bail engaged
Choke in wrong position
Empty fuel tank or dirty fuel
Fuel Shut-off valve closed
Engine / Spark Plug
Engine switch off
Choke in wrong position
Dirty or incorrect fuel
Loose Wiring
Air intake plugged
Vent in fuel cap plugged
Power switch not on
Parking brake engaged
Reel switch in off position
Broken Belt
Bail lever not properly calibrated
Traction motor fault
Reel to bedknife not adjusted
Reel switch in off position
Reel motor fault
Low battery charge
Over Voltage condition
Action
1. Connect Power Connector
2. Fully charge battery pack
3. Start engine before attempting to energize unit
4. Open battery tray and check fuse. Replace
5. Reset
6. Perform load test, replace batteries as needed
7. Disengage bail and restart
1. See Engine Manual
2. Drain and refill fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel
3. Open fuel shut-off valve
4. See Engine Manual
5. Turn engine switch to On
1. See Engine Manual
2. Refill with proper grade, clean fuel
3. Check spark plug wire
4. Clean air intake and air cleaner
5. Clean fuel cap
1. Follow proper start-up procedure
2. Disengage parking brake
3. Turn reel switch on
4. Check and replace belts as needed
5. Calibrate bail lever
6. Check LCD display, service traction motor
1. Adjust Reel to Bedknife
2. Turn reel switch on
3. Check LCD display, service reel motor
4. Fully charge battery pack
5. Adjust generator output