TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard starting
Stops suddenly
Lacks power
Operates erratically
Skips or misfires
Overheats
High fuel consumption
NO FUEL | IMPROPER FUEL | WATER OR DIRT IN FUEL LINE | DIRTY AIR FILTER | ENGINE OVERLOADED | BLOCKED FUEL FILTERS | INCORRECT OIL LEVEL | INSUFFICIENT BATTERY CHARGE | FAN PUMP BELT MISSING | DIRTY RADIATOR CORE |
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6.4ENGINE WARNING SYSTEMS
6.4.1Alternator Charging Light: Located to the rear of the key switch. Light will come on when the alternator is not charging.
6.4.2Low Oil Pressure Light: Located to the rear of the key switch with the alternator light. Light will come on when engine oil pressure is low or lost.
6.4.3Glow Plug Light: Located on the right fuel tank console. The glow plug light comes on when the glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber. This happens when the glow switch is depressed and while the engine is cranking.
6.4.4Coolant Temperature Light: Located on the right fuel tank console. The light will come on if the engine is overheating.
6.4.5Warning Buzzer: Located behind the seat under the engine cover on the right hand side of the engine fan shroud. The buzzer is a warning signal for the following circumstances:
a)When the engine is running and the buzzer emits a continuous beep, the buzzer is warning the user that the engine is overheating. Perform the following steps.
1.Disengage the mower blades, and idle down the engine.
2.Look at the temperature gauge to determine if temperature continues to increase. If it does, turn the unit off and allow the engine and engine components to cool.
3.Check the coolant level. If necessary fill with coolant as described in Section 4.1.2.
4.Remove any debris on or around the radiator that may restrict airflow.
5.Check to see if the water pump/alternator belt is intact. If belt is missing, do not run unit, as unit can overheat and damage the engine. See Engine Service Dealer.
b)When the engine is running and the buzzer emits intermittent beeps, the buzzer is warning the user that the engine oil pressure is low. Perform the following steps.
1.Turn the unit off, allow the engine and engine components to cool.
2.Check the oil level and fill, if necessary, as described in Section 4.1.1.
3.Check for oil leaking from engine. If the engine is leaking, see Engine Service Dealer.
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