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8- TROUBLESHOOTING
Below are tips and guidelines for troubleshooting
some problems or concerns, which may occur
during the life of your equipment. Should these
guidelines not solve a problem, please contact
the factory for further instruction.
NOTE: In many cases, problems with a
transaxle are not related to a defective
transaxle, but are caused by a slipping drive
belt, partially engaged bypass valves, and
loose or damaged control linkages. Be sure to
perform all operational checks and adjust-
ments outlined in the Service & Maintenance
section of the Transaxle Manual, before as-
suming the transaxle is malfunctioning.
WARNING! Do not attempt any serv-
icing or adjustments on the
transaxles or drive belt with the en-
gine running. Use extreme caution
while inspecting the drive belt assembly and
all MAGNATRAC linkage!
Engine won't crank.
• There are 2 electrical safety switches on
every MAGNATRAC (seat safety switch &
brake safety switch). If the safety switches
are not in contact; the switches will prevent
the engine from cranking. Make sure you
are sitting on the seat and that the parking
brake is engaged, (on top of the bolt).
• With a continuity tester verify that the
Brake safety switch is operating properly.
• Check to see if the solenoid is working.
When you turn the key from run to off
position you should hear a clicking sound.
Have another person listen while an
operator tries to start the unit.
• Check fuse in wiring harness.
• Verify that the wiring is in good condition.
Engine cranks but won't start, or starts and
stops running right away.
• Make sure the fuel shut-off is turned "on."
• Verify the battery is fully charged & that wire
connections to the battery are tight.
• Verify seat safety switch is being engaged
and operating properly. The connection
may be loose.
• Verify there is adequate fuel & that the fuel
filter is in good condition.
• Replace with new fuel.
• Carburetor may be clogged.
Engine dies when not in the seat.
• This is a normal operating characteristic to
safeguard against accidental engagement of
the tractor and/or attachments while not
properly located in the operator's seat.
• If the engine dies continuously, check the
wire connections and verify wires are not
frayed or damaged.
WARNING! Do not bypass this
safety feature by completing the
wire circuit, or by addding weight to
your seat!
Hydraulic attachments Behave erratically.
• Verify hydraulic fluid level is showing in the
oil sight window. Low fluid levels can result
in air intake to the hydraulic attachment sys-
tem, which can result in erratic operating
characteristics.
• Verify the suction lines are properly secured.
Loose suction lines can result in air intake
and erratic operation.
• Check tension and condition of drive belt.
One cylinder function of an attachment is not
responding.
• A non-functioning cylinder can result from ei-
ther a problem with the cylinder, or the valve
section operating the cylinder. To test, take
the two hoses of the non-functioning cylin-
der and switch their connection at the oper-
ating valve with those of the adjacent valve
section.
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