Chapter 3: Troubleshooting - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Series Service Manual

Table of Contents
GEARS - The Systematic Approach to Defining, Diagnosing and Solving Problems ............................. 3-2
Gather Information ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Evaluate Potential Causes ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Assess Performance.......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Repair ................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Solution Confirmation......................................................................................................................... 3-2
General Hydraulic System Problems ..................................................................................................... 3-3
Traction Circuit Problems ...................................................................................................................... 3-4
PTO Problems ....................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Lift/Lower Circuit Problems.................................................................................................................... 3-7
Steering Circuit Problems ...................................................................................................................... 3-8
Starting Problems .................................................................................................................................. 3-9
General Run and Transport Problems ................................................................................................. 3-11
Cutting Deck (PTO) Operating Problems............................................................................................. 3-12
Cutting Deck Lift/Lower Problems........................................................................................................ 3-14
Operator Advisories............................................................................................................................. 3-16
TO START........................................................................................................................................ 3-17
TO ENGAGE PTO ........................................................................................................................... 3-17
TO SET CRUISE CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 3-17
TO LOWER DECK ........................................................................................................................... 3-18
TO FLOAT DECK............................................................................................................................. 3-18
TO SET HIGH RANGE .................................................................................................................... 3-18
TO SET LOW RANGE ..................................................................................................................... 3-19
FOR TRACTION .............................................................................................................................. 3-19
ENGINE ........................................................................................................................................... 3-19
FUEL LEVEL.................................................................................................................................... 3-20
TRACTION PEDAL.......................................................................................................................... 3-20
TO RAISE DECK ............................................................................................................................. 3-20
Using the InfoCenter Display for Troubleshooting................................................................................ 3-21
Machine Faults .................................................................................................................................... 3-23
Engine Faults....................................................................................................................................... 3-27
Factors That Can Affect Quality of Cut and Clipping Dispersion........................................................... 3-29
Groundsmaster ® 5900 & 5910
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Troubleshooting
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