Troubleshooting the Tractor
PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover
or start.
Engine starts hard or
runs poorly.
Engine knocks.
Excessive oil
consumption.
Engine exhaust is
black.
Engine runs, but tractor
will not drive.
Brake will not hold.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
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LOOK FOR
Brake pedal not
depressed.
PTO (electric clutch)
switch is in ON position.
Cruise control engaged.
Out of fuel.
Fuse is blown.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Battery discharged or
dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor
faulty.
Safety interlock switch
faulty.
Water in fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Engine has other
problem.
Low oil level.
Using wrong grade oil.
Engine running too hot.
Using wrong grade oil.
Too much oil in
crankcase.
Dirty air filter.
Ground speed control
pedals not depressed.
Transmission release
lever in PUSH position.
Parking brake is engaged. Disengage parking brake.
Traction drive belt is
broken or slipping.
Internal brake worn.
Steering linkage is loose. See authorized dealer.
Improper tire inflation.
Front wheel spindle
bearings dry.
Fully depress brake pedal.
Place in OFF position.
Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
See authorized dealer.
See Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
Recharge or replace battery.
Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken, see authorized
dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Clean air filter.
See authorized dealer.
Check/add oil as required.
See Oil Recommendations Chart.
See authorized dealer.
See Oil Recommendations Chart.
Drain excess oil.
See Servicing the Air Filter section.
Depress pedals.
Move into DRIVE position.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
See authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting
REMEDY
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