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430
MAX
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not turn
over.
Forward-Reverse control lever not in neutral. Adjust neutral linkage (See page 24).
PTO engaged.
Disengage PTO.
Battery dead.
Check battery, charge or replace.
Defective wiring, broken or loose
connections.
Visually check, or check with test light for continuity
on the circuits.
Defective starter or starter solenoid.
Check by using a jumper from the battery terminal to
the solenoid terminal.
Safety switches out of adjustment.
Adjust switches so they are fully depressed.
Engine difficult to
start, or runs poorly.
Fuel valve partly closed or plugged.
Open fuel valve all the way or remove and clean.
Fuel filter dirty.
Replace fuel filter.
Air cleaner dirty.
Replace air cleaner element.
Water or dirt in fuel.
Drain and refill with fresh, clean fuel.
Engine running too hot.
Clean engine screen and fins.
Air in fuel system.
Bleed air out of fuel system.
Defective fuel pump.
Check fuel pump.
Power steering slow
and/or front lift will
not lift.
Oil level to low in transaxle
Check transaxle oil level and refill to proper oil level.
Hydraulic oil filter dirty or plugged
Replace with O.E.M. filter.
Low charge pump pressure.
See Steiner dealer for pump service.
Implement drive belt
slips.
Drive belt tension need adjusting.
Adjust PTO drive belt tension (see page 24).
Wrong size drive belt.
Use correct belt size.
Excessive load on attachment drive system.
Check implement attachment for worn or damaged
drive parts, blades, bearings, or excessive foreign
material buildup.
Tractor will not move
with engine running
and Forward-
Reverse control
lever in forward or
reverse position.
Parking brake set.
Release parking brake.
Oil level to low in transaxle
Check transaxle oil level and refill to proper oil level.
Hydraulic oil filter dirty or plugged.
Replace hydraulic oil filter with O.E.M. filter.
Air leak in suction line.
Check for loose fittings or damaged suction line.
Drive coupling failure.
Check drive coupling to determine if pump input
shaft is turning.
Pump control linkage failure.
Check pump control linkage and repair.
Transaxle shift lever(s) in neutral.
Check transaxle shift lever(s). Be sure shift lever(s)
is completely engaged.
Low charge pump pressure or faulty
hydrostatic system.
See Steiner dealer for pump service.
PTO will not run.
Operator not seated.
With Operator seated, restart PTO.
Electrical problem.
See Steiner dealer for electrical service.
Belt slipping.
Check for broken or wrong size engine drive belt.
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