Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting General - Ransomes Parkway 3 Sicherheits-, Bedienungs- Und Wartungshandbuch

11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL______________________________________________________

Symptoms
Glow plug has not timed out
Battery low on charge or
defective.
Fuel tank empty or fuel
contaminated.
Engine will not start
Blown fuse.
Defective starter relay.
Mow switch set to cut.
Transport pedal not in neutral.
Fuel tank empty or fuel
contaminated.
Air Cleaner blocked or dirty.
Engine hard to start
or runs poorly.
Injectors, fuel pump.
Other Engine Problem.
Fuel tank empty.
Engine Stops
Interlocks not set before leaving
operators seat.
Coolant level low.
Radiator air intake restricted.
Engine Overheating
Waterpump/alternator belt or fan
belt loose or broken.
Loose or corroded battery
terminals.
Battery not holding
Low electrolyte level in battery.
charge. Battery light
on
Alternator belt loose or broken.
Alternator defective.
Cutting blades are worn.
Engine speed too low.
Decks cut unevenly
Poor quality of cut.
Ground speed to high.
Possible Causes
Cutter motors worn.

11 TROUBLESHOOTING

Action
Reset ignition switch and allow glow plug to time out before
cranking engine.
Inspect condition of battery and battery connections.
Fill tank with fresh fuel. Change filter, Bleed air from lines.
Replace Fuse.
Test and replace relay if necessary.
Set mow switch to off.
Remove foot from pedal, cheek pedal returns to the neutral
position.
Fill tank with fresh fuel. Change filter, Bleed air from lines.
Check air cleaner, replace as necessary.
Consult engine manual.
Consult engine troubleshooting guide.
Fill with fresh fuel and bleed lines.
Ensure Parking Brake is on & Mow switch is in the off position.
Inspect and add 50/50antifreeze solution if required
Clean wire mesh guard at radiator.
Inspect water pump/alternator belt and fan belt. Tighten if
necessary.
Inspect terminals, clean and tighten as required.
Refill battery with distilled water.
Inspect water pump/alternator belt. Tighten if necessary.
See engine manual.
Replace blades.
Check engine speed, run engine at full throttle.
Check case drain leakage & flow check cutting circuit.
Set work speed stop.
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