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SERVICE
section 5.5
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM: Engine will not turn over
Possible Cause
Remedy
Forward - Reverse
control lever not in
neutral.
Adjust neutral linkage. (See
page 5-6)
P.T.O. engaged
Disengage P.T.O.
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.
SYMPTOM: Engine difficult to start, or runs
poorly.
Possible Cause
Remedy
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 the
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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM: Power steering slow and/or front lift
will not lift
Possible Cause
Remedy
Oil level too low in
transaxle.
Check transaxle oil level and
refill to proper oil level.
Hydraulic oil filter
dirty or plugged.
Replace with Steiner
approved filter.
Low charge pump
pressure.
See Steiner dealer for pump
service.
SYMPTOM: Implement drive belt slips.
Possible Cause
Remedy
Drive belt tension
needs adjusting.
Adjust PTO drive belt tension
according to adjustment
instructions. (See page 4-8)
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.
