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Chapter Overview
This chapter contains general and control system
troubleshooting guides and information for the PT-
100G Compact Track Loaders.
Additional troubleshooting aids are provided in Chapter
3 (Circuit Diagrams) and in chapters containing disas-
sembly and assembly procedures for the appropriate
component or assembly.
Personal Safety
Improper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a Compact
Track Loader can be dangerous and may result in machine
damage, injury or death.
Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or maintenance
on a Compact Track Loader until you have read and fully
understood the information in this manual. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance manual for instructions regard-
ing proper machine operation techniques before operating
any Compact Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a Compact
Track Loader, read and understand Chapter 1 (Product
Safety) for personal safety information.
18. Troubleshooting
Visual Inspection
Prior to troubleshooting, walk around the machine and
perform an overall visual inspection. Look for missing,
loose, worn or broken parts. Pay particular attention to
the following items:
Track tension
Fluid levels
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Fan belt tension and condition
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Hoses (no visible sign of wear)
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Fittings (no apparent leaks)
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Battery cables
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Fuse panel (fuses in place and operational)
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Controls (for neutral)
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A simple visual inspection and operational check can
identify many problems without the need for extensive
troubleshooting. However, if these checks indicate a
problem that requires further analysis, proceed to
Troubleshooting.
General Troubleshooting
The most effective way to prevent a malfunction from
occurring is to closely follow the recommended mainte-
nance schedule and instructions throughout the life of
the machine. However, if a malfunction does occur,
finding the problem and fixing it quickly are important.
This section covers a select set of symptoms that may
occur and suggests possible causes.
Problem 1:
Machine will not crank over.
Possible causes
1. Battery cables loose or corroded.
2. Weak or dead battery.
3. Ignition fuse blown.
4. Main starter fuse blown.
5. Starter relay malfunctioning.
6. Faulty starter.
7. Faulty ignition switch.
8. Loose, broken or disconnected wiring at key, relay
or starter.
9. Main power fuse (60-80 amp) blown.
If the possible causes found here do not appear to
address your problem, refer to the:
•
Perkins Engine Service Tool
•
Control system troubleshooting guide (pg. 18-4)
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