Section Ii. Electrical System; Troubleshooting Guide - Bolens DuraTrac DGT 1800 Service Manual

Section II. ElECTRICAl SYSTEM
5100 SERIES
TRACTOR
PAGE 2·1 Rev. 3/92
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Starter Motor does not
1. Attachment drive engaged.
1. Disengage Attachment Drive
energize and solenoid
Switch.
does not click.
2. Brake pedal not depressed. 2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Corroded or loose electrical solenoid 3. Clean and tighten Connection
connections.
at solenoid.
4.
Inoperative switches--Attachment 4. Check and replace if necessary.
drive, brake and key sw~ch. (Refer to switch testing.)
5.
Inoperative solenoid. 5.
Check and replace if necessary.
(Refer to solenoid testing.)
Starter Motor does not 1. Discharged battery. 1. Charge battery.
energize but solenoid
clicks. 2. Corroded or loose electrical connections
2. Clean
&
Tighten Connections.
at battery.
3. Defective solenoid or Starter. 3. Check and replace as necessary.
Engine cranks slowly. 1. Weak or discharged battery.
1. Check battery, charge or
replace if necessary.
2. Corroded or loose electrical connections 2. Clean and tighten.
at battery.
Battery discharges. 1. Low water level. 1. Check and refill.
2. Defective battery. 2. Check and replace as necessary.
Battery will not 1. Corroded or loose battery cables. 1. Clean and tighten.
charge.
2. Defective battery. 2. Replace battery.
3. Inoperative rectifier/regulator. 3. Refer to Engine Manual lor test
Procedure.