TROUBLESHOOTING 6
GB-21
6
TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING _____________________________________________
The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailed
information regarding the hydraulic and electrical systems contact your area Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products Dealer.
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Action
Engine will not start.
1.
Parking brake disengaged, traction
pedal not in neutral or reel switch
on.
1.
Check operator back-up system and start-up
procedure.
2.
Battery low on charge or
defective.
2.
Inspect condition of battery and battery connections.
3.
Fuel tank empty or dirty. Fuel shut
off valve closed
3.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel lines.
Open fuel shut off valve
4.
Fuse blown.
4.
Check and replace fuses as required.
Engine hard to start or
runs poorly.
1.
Fuel level low, fuel or fuel filter
dirty.
1.
Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel lines.
2.
Air cleaner dirty.
2.
Inspect and replace air filter.
3.
Injectors, fuel pump
3.
Consult engine manual.
4.
Engine problem.
4.
Consult engine manual
Engine stops.
1.
Fuel tank empty.
1.
Fill with fresh fuel and bleed fuel lines.
2.
Interlocks not set before leaving
operator’s seat.
2.
Engage parking brake, set reel switch to OFF and
traction pedal in neutral.
Engine overheating
1.
Coolant level low.
1.
Inspect and add coolant.
2.
Air intake restricted.
2.
Clean cooling air intake.
3.
Water pump belt broken or loose.
3.
Tighten or replace belt.
4.
Engine overload
4.
Reduce forward speed
Battery not holding
charge.
1.
Loose or corroded battery
terminals.
1.
Inspect and clean terminals
2.
Low electrolyte.
2.
Refill to correct level.
3.
Alternator belt loose or broken.
3.
Tighten or replace belt
4.
Charging system defective.
4.
See engine manual
Reels cut unevenly
1.
Bedknife-to-reel not adjusted cor-
rectly.
1.
Inspect bedknife-to-reel adjustment.
2.
Engine speed too low.
2.
Check engine speed. Run engine at full throttle.
3.
Low hydraulic oil
3.
Check reservoir level and fill if needed.
Tractor does not react
to traction pedal
1.
Parking brake engaged
1.
Disengage parking brake.
2.
Low hydraulic oil
2.
Check reservoir level and fill if needed
Implement does not
raise or lower
1.
Low hydraulic oil
1.
Check reservoir level and fill as needed
Gauges/Indicator not
operating
1.
Fuse blown
1.
Check and replace fuses as required.
2.
Loose wiring
2.
Check electrical connections.
